<aside> 🟣 Introduction

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If you want to run Stader smart node but don't have access to the required hardware or don't want to keep it online, we have got you covered. You will learn how to set up a server on AWS to run Stader Smart Node in this guide.

Note: This guide assumes that you have a basic familiarity with a terminal such as MacOS

• Objectives and architecture
• Preparation and prerequisites

<aside> ✅ Step 1: If you don’t have an account, sign up to AWS

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Sign up to AWS and once you’re logged in, you’ll come across a management console. This is a central point of administration for everything related to your AWS infrastructure.

Pro-tip : Don’t hesitate to create several AWS accounts to separate your different environments, like Production and Test. When the accounts are isolated, you eliminate the risk to break a production node while working on a test stuff.

<aside> ✅ Step 2: Select geographic region

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Select the geographic region by clicking on the dropdown in top-right corner, your server will be hosted somewhere in this area.

A region is a physical location where AWS has data centers. Please note that the price of the instances vary based on region.

Note: Once a server is created it can’t be easily moved between regions. You would have to create an image of the machine, transfer the image to your other region and restart the machine there. Some downtime would be inevitable.

<aside> ✅ Step 3: Creating an EC2 Instance

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