Acquire a Server
The example below shows how to acquire a virtual server running on Contabo, a cloud provider with affordable rates.
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The example below shows how to acquire a virtual server running on Contabo, a cloud provider with affordable rates.
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Running a validator on Fractal requires you have a server running 24x7x365. We suggest using a cloud provider and virtual server to run your node, but a personal server would suffice as well.
To run a validator you need a server that can run 24x7. You can run it on your personal server or get one from a cloud provider such as Contabo, Digital Ocean, AWS, GCP, or Azure.
If you do not have a server now, we suggest renting a VPS on Contabo for a combination of affordability and performance.
Click this link to rent a server.
As an example, the Contabo VPS L server meets the recommended specs to run a Findora validator node. The minimum storage required for Fractal Mainnet Validator is 200GB, but we suggest opting for 400GB NVMe for peace of mind.
Enter a password and keep all other options default.
Once you have acquired a server, you may proceed to set up your new validator on Fractal.
Two options are available for you when it comes to the setup:
This method walks you through the process, step-by-step, one command at a time. This is recommended for first timers as you get to learn the process before taking shorter, easier paths.
This method uses a toolbox to do much of the heavy lifting for you. The toolbox provides you with a set of tools for managing and troubleshooting your validator.
Proceed with one of the options above to setup a validator on your new server.