# GaiaNet Node. Quick start

By [BeraviTeam](https://paragraph.com/@beraviteam) · 2024-08-28

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### 1\. Installation

First, download and install the GaiaNet node software. Use the following command:

    curl -sSfL 'https://github.com/GaiaNet-AI/gaianet-node/releases/latest/download/install.sh' | bash
    

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### 2\. Configure the Node

After installation, configure the node with BeraviTeam settings:

*   Initialize the node:
    

    gaianet init --chain-id GaiaNet-1 BeraviTeam
    

*   Download the genesis file:
    

    curl -O https://path-to-beraviteam-genesis/genesis.json
    mv genesis.json ~/.gaianet/config/
    

*   Edit the configuration file to include the BeraviTeam node settings:
    

    nano ~/.gaianet/config/config.toml
    

*   Replace `<SEED>` and `<PEER>` with the provided values from BeraviTeam.
    

### 3\. Start the Node

Once configured, start the GaiaNet node:

    gaianet start
    

### 4\. Monitoring and Maintenance

To monitor your node, use:

    gaianet status
    

Regularly check logs and update the node software to stay in sync with the network.

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*Originally published on [BeraviTeam](https://paragraph.com/@beraviteam/gaianet-node-quick-start)*