<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 VPS to run Stader Smart Node in this guide.

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

<aside> ✅ Step 1: Choose a VPS plan

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Go to **Contabo** and select a server plan based on the below recommendation

• CPU: 4-core processor, Architecture - AMD64 or ARM64
• RAM: 16 GB
• SSD: 2TB
• Network: 25+ Mbps
• Data cap: 2TB+/month
• OS: Linux (Ubuntu)

The minimum suitable tariff plan on Contabo is Cloud VPS M but we recommend CLOUD VPS L. Click on the "Select" button to proceed.

<aside> ✅ Step 2: Choose the server term length

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The longer the duration, the lower the cost of the initial one-time setup.