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description: >-
  This page describes the steps to install a validator node on the Volta test
  network.
---

# Volta Test Network: Validator Node Installation

1. Choose a hosting provider (on-premise or qualified cloud provider) and favored operating system. &#x20;
2. Install operating system and prepare host according to the OS Installation Guide  (see previous lesson)
3. Find the  Client  installation script matching the installed OS on the energyweb github: [https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/tree/master/volta-affiliate](https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/tree/master/volta-affiliate) and copy it from the **volta-affiliate/openethereum or volta-affiliate/nethermind** directory to the host
4.  Make sure the latest system updates are installed by running apt-get update

    ```
     && apt-get dist-upgrade
    ```

    &#x20;(debian/ubuntu) or&#x20;

    ```
    yum update
    ```

    &#x20;(centos)
5.  Make the script executable with&#x20;

    ```
    chmod +x ./install-*.sh
    ```
6.  Run the script (please do not use the&#x20;

    ```
    --auto
    ```

    parameter which can be used to take default for node-name and generate a random key)

    * First review any [open issues on Github](https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/issues) to see if there is a known issue.
    * If the issue is not already known, email [netops@energyweb.org](mailto:netops@energyweb.org) to troubleshoot.
7. If the installation was successful, it should generate a .txt file (named **install-summary.txt**) that lists the **node address**, **IP address**, , **influxDB** **username/password**. You will need to provide these details via a form in the next step to successfully add your validator node to the [validator system contract](https://energyweb.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EWF/pages/702119975/Validator+set+contracts).&#x20;
   * If you encounter issues with the installation or the **install-summary.txt** file is not generated:
     *
       1. First review any [open issues on Github](https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/issues) to see if there is a known issue.
       2. If the issue is not already known, submit a question in the #validators or #technical\_questions channels in the [EWF Member Slack space](https://ewf-affiliates.slack.com) to troubleshoot.
8. Submit the Volta node installation details [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1t9po2Du9TgabWS28TQWx1A37vj2).&#x20;
   1. After submitting the installation details, you will receive another email with instructions for proceeding to the main EW Chain.&#x20;
