🚪Build Dor Validator Node

Qualifications​

To qualify as a Dor Validator Node Operator, you will need to complete a few administrative tasks as part of the onboarding process.

Please refer to the following document for detailed instructions on how to become a Dor Validator Node Operator:

📄 Dor Validator Onboarding Guide

This guide outlines the necessary steps, requirements, and submission process to get started. Be sure to review it thoroughly to ensure a smooth and successful onboarding experience.

Choose a VPS Provider​

To begin setting up your Dor validator node, you’ll first need to select a provider.

Refer to the Constellation Network Setup Guides for recommendations and considerations when choosing a provider that meets the node requirements.

Advanced node operators may choose to build a bare metal server, operate their node inside of WSL, or within a containerized setup. While these options offer greater flexibility and control, they are not covered in the official documentation. Operators pursuing these methods should have the necessary expertise to manage system configuration, security, and ongoing maintenance independently.

Provision Your VPS

Provision Your VPS​

Before setting up your Dor Validator Node, ensure your VPS meets the minimum specifications required for proper performance and stability.

📄 Refer to the official specification document for detailed validation requirements.

Required

• Debian based Linux distribution.

Suggested Operating System

• Ubuntu 24.04 (Recommended)

• Debian 12

⚠️ Not Supported:

• Ubuntu 20.04 and lower.

• Debian 11 and lower

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Once your VPS is built and provisioned, you may return to this Quick Start Guide to continue with the installation and configuration process.