> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup.md).

# 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*](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup-1.md)*.*
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## VPS Service Installation

Choose your preferred cloud provider...

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[Digital Ocean](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/digital_ocean.md)
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[AWS](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/aws.md)
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[Azure](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/azure.md)
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[Scaleway](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/scaleway.md)
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[Vultr](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/vultr.md)
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[Hetzner](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/hetzner.md)
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[Alibaba Cloud](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/alibaba_cloud.md)
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[Linode](/taraxa-network/node-setup/testnet_node_setup/linode.md)
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If you want to help create install scripts and documentation for additional VPS platforms we offer [bounty rewards](https://community.taraxa.io).
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## Minimal requirements

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