# How to run the Shardeum 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅 1.1 Validator Node.

By [Airdrop Adventure 🧭](https://paragraph.com/@pranjalbora) · 2023-02-19

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In this guide, you’ll learn how you can run the Shardeum 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅 1.1 Validator Node using a VPS. But first, let’s clarify what is Shardeum and why we are running this node.

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**What is Shardeum?**

Shardeum is an EVM-based, linearly scalable smart contract platform that provides low gas fees forever while maintaining true decentralization and solid security through dynamic state sharding.

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**Why are we running this node?**

According to the roadmap, Shardeum has reserved 5% of the total $SHM supply for testnet users and node runners. So by running a node on Shardeum 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅 1.1, we will qualify for their airdrop. And that’s why we are running the node.

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So let’s start the process. To run a node, we need to complete 3 main steps:

1.  Buy a VPS (Virtual private server)
    
2.  Run a node
    
3.  Stake $SHM token
    

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**Buy a VPS (Virtual private server):**

You can buy a VPS server from any service provider. But in this tutorial, we are using, PQ Hosting.

*   First, create an account: [Here](https://pq.hosting/?from=561416)
    
*   Once registered, go to “Products/Services” > “Virtual private servers”
    
*   Now click on “Orders” 👇🏻
    

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*   Now select any country.
    
*   Due to higher demand, some countries may take several hours to days to activate. If you face this issue, contact the support team, and they will help you out. I choose “France” as the support team told me it’s currently available.
    
*   Select “Palladium, vCore x4, 8 GB RAM ECC, 80 GB SSD NVME” 👇🏻
    

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*   Select “Ubuntu 22.04” as the operating system and click on “Add to cart” 👇🏻
    

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*   Now enter promo code “SHARDEUM” to get 10% OFF and click on “Pay” 👇🏻
    

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*   Finally, make the payment. You can pay using different options which include crypto as well 👇🏻
    

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*   Once you made the payment, go to the “Products/Services” > “Virtual private servers” section.
    
*   There you’ll first see “Activation in progress” 👇🏻
    

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*   After 5-10 minutes, it will change to “Active” 👇🏻
    

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*   If it’s more than an hour or so, and the status is still showing “Activation in progress”, contact support. They will help you out.
    

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*   Once activated, open the server details by double-clicking on the server name 👇🏻
    

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*   Now copy the IP Address and Password and save it securely.
    

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**Run a node:**

Now it’s time to run the node.

For this, we will use the “PuTTY” software. You can download it here:

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*   Once downloaded, install and open the software.
    
*   Paste the IP Address of your VPS 👇🏻
    

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*   Then go to “Connections” >
    
*   In the field beside Seconds between keepalives, enter 5 >
    
*   Check Enable TCP Keepalives (SO\_KEEPALIVE option) and click on “Open” 👇🏻
    

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*   Now a new window will open 👇🏻
    
*   Here, login as “root”
    

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*   And paste the password (which you saved from your VPS details)
    
*   Keep in mind, to paste any text within the PuTTY terminal, you just need to right-click and press “Enter” on your keyboard.
    
*   Once you enter the password correctly, you will see a window like this 👇🏻
    

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From here, you need to copy and paste 12 lines of code one by one to successfully run the node. All you need to do is copy the line, right-click on PuTTY, and hit “Enter”.

1/ `sudo apt update && apt upgrade -y`

*   Copy the line and right-click on PuTTY and hit “Enter” 👇🏻
    

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*   Once it’s done, you’ll see a window like this 👇🏻
    

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Similarly, just copy > Right-click > Hit “Enter” all the other lines

2/ `sudo apt-get install curl`

3/ `sudo apt update`

4/ `sudo apt install docker.io`

5/ `docker --version`

6/ `sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose`

7/ `sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose`

8/ `docker-compose --version`

9/ `curl -O https://gitlab.com/shardeum/validator/dashboard/-/raw/main/installer.sh && chmod +x installer.sh && ./installer.sh`

10/ `cd .shardeum`

11/ `./shell.sh`

12/ `operator-cli gui start`

You can find all these codes on Shardeum's official [guide page](https://docs.shardeum.org/node/run/validator).

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While doing this process:

*   You’ll see a part where you need to choose different options like 1-2-3-4 etc. There, you just type `1` and hit “Enter”
    
*   You will get to choose `y/n` in some parts, there you just type `y` and hit “Enter”
    
*   Also, after the 9th line, you will need to enter a password which you have to use while accessing the “Shardeum” dashboard. So set a password carefully. (Keep in mind, you’ll not see the password while typing. So just type carefully in one go)
    

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Once all these are done, you are ready to do the final step, i.e stake $SHM. For this, you need to access the Shardeum dashboard.

*   Dashboard Link - [https://localhost:8080/](https://localhost:8080/)
    
*   Replace “localhost” line with your IP address.
    
*   Eg, if your IP Address is 94.155.5.111, then your dashboard link will be [https://94.155.5.111:8080/](https://94.155.5.111:8080/)
    

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*   So open your dashboard.
    
*   Enter the password that you set after the 9th line.
    

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*   After login, you’ll see a page like this
    

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*   Go to the “Maintenance” tab 👇🏻
    
*   Click on “START NODE”
    

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*   Then connect your Metamask wallet with the “Shardeum 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅 1.1” chain. You can add the chain [here](https://docs.shardeum.org/Network/Endpoints#connect-wallet).
    
*   And claim faucets on their [Discord server](https://discord.gg/shardeum).
    
*   Go to the “faucet-1.1” channel and type `/faucet` and enter your wallet address.
    

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*   You will get 15 $SHM within a few minutes.
    
*   Now stake your $SHM. The minimum is 10 $SHM.
    

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*   Once you staked the $SHM token, you’re all set.
    

You have successfully run a node on Shardeum 𝗦𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘅 1.1 🎉

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