# Deploy A Node

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Installing a node takes only a few minutes. *The easiest way to deploy a persistent node that will be "always-on" is using a VPS service in the cloud.   If you prefer to install on your own dedicated hardware see the*[ *installing a node instructions for your platform*](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup-1)*.*
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## VPS Service Installation

Choose your preferred cloud provider...

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/digital\_ocean" %}
[digital\_ocean](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/digital_ocean)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/aws" %}
[aws](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/aws)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/azure" %}
[azure](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/azure)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/scaleway" %}
[scaleway](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/scaleway)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/vultr" %}
[vultr](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/vultr)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/hetzner" %}
[hetzner](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/hetzner)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/alibaba\_cloud" %}
[alibaba\_cloud](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/alibaba_cloud)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="testnet\_node\_setup/linode" %}
[linode](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/linode)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to help create install scripts and documentation for additional VPS platforms we offer [bounty rewards](https://community.taraxa.io).
{% endhint %}

## Minimal requirements

* CPU: 4vCPU
* RAM: 8 GB
* DISK SPACE: 250 GB


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