# Automated Setup (Deprecated)

This guides shows how to use the automated setup scripts to configure your validator node and download the binaries automatically.

#### Setup the fn CLI Tool[​](https://wiki.findora.org/docs/validators/automated-setup#setup-the-fn-cli-tool) <a href="#setup-the-fn-cli-tool" id="setup-the-fn-cli-tool"></a>

`fn`: Findora Node Setup (fn) is a command-line (CLI) utility that allows you to set up a validator node and stake/unstake FRA.

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Download the appropriate file and move to your path:

```bash
wget https://github.com/FindoraNetwork/findora-wiki-docs/raw/main/.gitbook/assets/fn
chmod +x fn
mv fn /usr/local/bin/
```

#### Generate Keys[​](https://wiki.findora.org/docs/validators/automated-setup#generate-keys) <a href="#generate-keys" id="generate-keys"></a>

Generate a new, random pair of public and private keys that will be used for FRA staking:

```bash
fn genkey > tmp.gen.keypair
```

To view the keys: `cat tmp.gen.keypair`

Example:

```
# Note: This is an example. Do not use them in your own node.
Wallet Address: fra1955hpj2xzkp4esd5928yhtp0l78ku8fkztvwcypvr8mk6x8tkn6sjsajun
Mnemonic: repair drink action brass term blur fat doll spoon thumb raise squirrel tornado engine tumble picnic approve elegant tube urge ghost secret seminar blame
Key: {
    "pub_key": "LSlwyUYVg1zBtCqOS6wv_49uHTYS2OwQLBn3bRjrtPU=",
    "sec_key": "b0MGhK7xaRQHuhzFkaBhQ1o4GwTumJEWt1NQ7FChNwA="
}
```

Before continuing, the staking keypair should be saved in a file at the following path:

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```bash
cp tmp.gen.keypair /data/findora/mainnet/mainnet_node.key
```

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```bash
cp tmp.gen.keypair /data/findora/testnet/testnet_node.key
```

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Note: If this directory does not exist, you will need to create it.

#### Download and run the automated setup script[​](https://wiki.findora.org/docs/validators/automated-setup#download-and-run-the-automated-setup-script) <a href="#download-and-run-the-automated-setup-script" id="download-and-run-the-automated-setup-script"></a>

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Example:

```bash
bash -x node_init_testnet.sh
```

**NOTE**

All existing validator and wallet information will be removed by running these scripts. If all you want is to keep your data, [Safety Clean](broken://pages/bIA9qfQ9eVBnTRQ8Lxra#auto-safety-clean) should be used

#### Connect to the Network[​](https://wiki.findora.org/docs/validators/automated-setup#connect-to-the-network) <a href="#connect-to-the-network" id="connect-to-the-network"></a>

To connect `fn` with the Findora Network, use this command:

* For Testnet: `fn setup -S https://prod-testnet.prod.findora.org`
* For Mainnet: `fn setup -S https://prod-mainnet.prod.findora.org`

To connect your staking key (inside `node.mnemonic`) to fn, use the below command. This allows fn to sign transactions on your behalf.

```bash
# Ex: fn setup -O ${ROOT_DIR}/node.mnemonic
fn setup -O <Path to the mnemonic of your node> || exit 1
```

To connect your Node Key to fn, use the command below.

```bash
# Ex: fn setup -K ${ROOT_DIR}/tendermint/config/priv_validator_key.json
fn setup -K <path to validator key> || exit 1
```

> **NOTE**
>
> For the next steps, proceed to [this Staking Guide](/validator-materials/operational-guides/cli-staking.md) to learn how to fund your validator and stake FRA.<br>


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