# Validator Setup Guides

Welcome to the validator section of our documentation. This section will walk you through the process of installing and running a validator on Findora. If you have questions or need assistance, join the Findora community on [Telegram ](https://findora.org/telegram)or [Discord](https://findora.org/discord) and request for access to the Validator Support channels.

1. First, review the [**System Requirements** ](/validator-materials/node-setup-guides/system-requirements.md)page to understand what type of hardware and software is required to run a validator node on Findora. You will need this information as you proceed further.
2. Next, you must acquire a server. We suggest using a server hosting provider such as Contabo, Digital Ocean, or AWS. In the [**Aquire a Server** ](/validator-materials/node-setup-guides/acquire-a-server.md)section, we use Contabo as an example of how to rent a virtual server for your validator.
3. Finally, you may choose one of two paths for setting up a validator:\
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   [**Manual Setup**](/validator-materials/node-setup-guides/manual-setup.md) **-** This method walks you through the process, step-by-step.\
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   [**Toolbox Setup**](/validator-materials/node-setup-guides/validator-toolbox-setup.md) **(Recommended) -** This method uses a toolbox to do much of the heavy lifting for you. The toolbox provides you with a set of tools for managing and troubleshooting your validator. 

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You can install the toolbox separately after following the steps in Manual Setup.
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