# Running a node on Akash

First things first, get your Akash environment set up. We recommend downloading the [Akashlytics deployment desktop application](https://docs.akash.network/guides/deploy/akashlytics-deploy-installation). Select MacOS, Window OS or Linux OS and wait for it to download. This assumes you've already created your Presearch account and can access [nodes.presearch.com](https://nodes.presearch.com)

**Step 1 - Create wallet** 

Once Akashlytics has finished downloading, open the desktop app and follow the instructions for setting up. You can either import an existing wallet, or create a new one.

* In the tool you can choose a name for this wallet. This will not affect the functionality of the tool but is just an easy way to track what wallet is currently in use.
* Next choose a password that you will remember for the wallet.

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*Note: The funds available in the pre-existing wallet instance should now be available to Akashlytics and displayed in the upper left corner of the application (52.943 AKT in the provided example)*

#### Step 2 - Certificate Creation

When first launching the tool there will not be a valid certificate.  To fix this select the ellipsis to the right of the Certificate status and click “Create Certificate”.

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**Step 3 - Deploy Presearch Node**

* Click "Deploy" Button

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* Click "Deploy from File"

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* Download the code from this file to your device, replacing \<YOUR\_REGISTRATION\_CODE\_HERE> with the registration code from you node dashboard.\
  <https://github.com/ovrclk/awesome-akash/blob/master/Presearch/Presearch.yaml>
* Open the file up in the dashboard and give the deployment a name. Click "Create Deployment"

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* Make sure that you have sufficient $AKT to push the deployment. If you don't have sufficient AKT, you can purchase from one of these [markets](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/akash-network/markets/).

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* Submit a memo & click "approve"&#x20;

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* Choose your provider of choice and click "accept bid"

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* Approve the memo and deploy your node!

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* See and manage your new node on your dashboard!

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