# Sui Airdrop

By [Vicky ](https://paragraph.com/@vicky-3) · 2023-04-03

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Want a $10,000+ SUI airdrop? 🪂

All you have to do is run a node. Aptos node operators already received theirs $10k and now it's your turn 💰

Ready to get in on the action? Here are the steps to run your own node for FREE 👇🧵:

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Running a node can be costly, with monthly server rental fees. But I’ve found a way to do it for free.

This thread covers everything you need to know:

– How to set up a VPS server

– Installing SUI node software and connecting it to the server

– Pro tips for easily troubleshooting common errors.

Let's dive in!

1⃣ Get a VPS server.

Sign up for an account here and get a 60-day credit to try their products without any cost:

• m.do.co/c/1756964ac563

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2⃣ Add your card.

We'll need it to debit payments after the free credit period, but don't worry—you can cancel at the very end of the two-month trial.

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3⃣ You're registered! Let's set up your server.

Head over to the "Droplets" menu and click on "Create a droplet."

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4⃣ Select Singapore, Ubuntu 20.04 and the basic plan.

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5⃣ Select Premium Intel with NVMe SSD and $112/mo plan.

Enter your password and click "Create Droplet."

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We are done here….

Follow following tweet to run a node

[https://twitter.com/ardizor/status/1642874760626601984?t=TKbWYi4T2rNcjWt08A09XQ&s=19](https://twitter.com/ardizor/status/1642874760626601984?t=TKbWYi4T2rNcjWt08A09XQ&s=19)

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*Originally published on [Vicky ](https://paragraph.com/@vicky-3/sui-airdrop)*