# Nodes - [What is a Node?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/overview.md): A node is a computer contributing computing power to the presearch network. In exchange, you earn pre tokens. - [Hardware and system requirements](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/overview/hardware-and-system-requirements.md): Minimal recommended hardware and system resources recommendation for operating a node. - [NFT Dashboard Instructions](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nft-dashboard-instructions.md) - [Presearch Crawler, Vector, C-Seek Nodes FAQ](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nft-dashboard-instructions/presearch-crawler-vector-c-seek-nodes-faq.md): FAQ related to the new Presearch node roles. - [Node Setup Instructions](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup.md): Get your node up and running in just a few minutes on your computer. - [Generic installation instructions](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/generic-installation-instructions.md): If you do not know where to start. Here is the the default starting point. - [Node Configuration Parameters](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/node-configuration-parameters.md) - [Individual Setup for various VPS providers](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup.md): We'll Show You how to get up & going with a Presearch node - [Running a node on FluxOS](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-fluxos.md): Brief overview for how to setup a node on FluxOS - [Flux Node Grandfathering](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-fluxos/flux-node-grandfathering.md): How to insure that your node will be grandfathered in for minimum stake increases when running on Flux - [Running a node on Akash](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-akash.md): Here's a step by step tutorial for running a Presearch Node on Akash - [Running a node on ThreeFold](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/threefold.md): Deploy a Presearch Node on eVDC - [Running a Node on AWS](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/aws.md): How to get you AWS server up & running - [Running a Node on Racknerd](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-racknerd.md): Setup instructions for how to set up your node on Racknerd - [Running a node on Microsoft Azure](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/azure.md): How to run a Presearch Node on a Micrsoft Azure VPS - [Running a node on Linux VPS](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/linux-vps.md): Note this doc was created by a Presearch community member - [Running a node on Stack OS](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-stack-os.md): Here is a quick guide to launching your PreSearch Node on StackOS. - [Setup Nodes on Raspberry Pi](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/raspberry-pi.md): Setup a node at home less than $100. - [Troubleshooting and maintenance](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance.md) - [Backing Up and Migrating Nodes](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/backing-up-and-migrating-nodes.md): Transfer your node to a new server, retaining the node identity, stats, and grandfathered status - [Alternative to Backing up nodes](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/alternative-to-backing-up-nodes.md): We recommend always backing up your private key of your node, but here is an alternative to doing so - [Backup method with Docker Desktop for Windows](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/backup-method-with-docker-desktop-for-windows.md): Following steps tends to be general backup steps for any Docker Desktop installation. - [Backup method for Linux](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/backup-method-for-linux.md): Following steps tends to be general backup steps for any Linux based OS distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, Oracle Linux, RedHat or any other out there used. - [How to solve the node connection problem](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/how-to-solve-the-node-connection-problem.md): Solution for node connection problems - [How to reconnect the node](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/troubleshooting-and-maintenance/how-to-reconnect-the-node.md): Solution to reconnect your disconnected node - [Node Rewards](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/rewards.md): Node Rewards are the rewards you receive for being a node operator - [API Access](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/api.md) - [Preberry](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/preberry.md): This is a guide to get your own Preberry store up and running. - [Nodes FAQ](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes.md): General questions around Presearch Nodes! - [Can I already run a Presearch node?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/can-i-already-run-a-presearch-node.md): Sure, you can run at home or using any virtual server hosting provider of your choice. - [Is Docker required to run a Presarch node?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/is-docker-required-to-run-a-presarch-node.md): Simple answer, docker is the preferred and supported containerization platform for running Presearch nodes. - [Is there a node network explorer or some kind of overview page?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/is-there-a-node-network-explorer-or-some-kind-of-overview-page.md): Yes, there is: https://discord.presearch.io/ - [Will there be IPv6 support for Presearch nodes?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/will-there-be-ipv6-support-for-presearch-nodes.md): No, there probably won't be for the time being. - [Can I run Presearch node besides Flux node?](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/can-i-run-presearch-node-besides-flux-node.md): No, it's not supported. - [IOS application to view node statistics](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/nodes/ios-application-to-view-node-statistics.md): Introducing NodeMate: Your one-stop solution for effortlessly managing and tracking your Nodes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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