# Running a Node on Racknerd {% embed url="" %} Thanks to TA Keith for this Community Tutorial! {% endembed %} * First things first, let's create an account with [Presearch](https://presearch.org/). * Then, purchase your node from [Racknerd](https://my.racknerd.com/cart.php?a=add\&pid=571). This is the cheapest option and has all the firepower you need to run a Presearch node. * After purchasing, you'll get an email from Racknerd labeled KVM VPS Login Information. Make sure to keep that email as it has the information needed to access your newely purchased VPS. * Download an SSH service like [Putty](https://www.putty.org/) or [Terminus](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/termius-ssh-client/id1176074088?mt=12) if you're on a mac * In order to connect to Terminus (as putty is covered in the video above), you need to download it to your mac. * Once downloaded, open it up and click "hosts". Click "New Host" near the top. * Under Label, put in a name like "Presearch Node #1" * Copy and paste the IP address, port, username and password from the email and place into their respective spots * Click save in the top right corner * Click the 3 dots next to your newly minted host and click "connect via SSH" ![](/files/cTVB3yLSFQadNkPxbmZM) * You're now connected to your VPS! * After this, you need to run the command from the [node setup page](https://docs.presearch.org/nodes/setup), not forgetting to insert your registration code from your [dashboard](https://nodes.presearch.org/dashboard). * Once you see the Presearch Logo, you're good to go! * ![](/files/uXIzqgr4qS4FU7oN3TmY) * You can now go to your [dashboard](https://nodes.presearch.org/dashboard) and stake your PRE on your brand new node! ![](/files/ljeutZhBl6yUhZPtJCx4) --- # 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. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-racknerd.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.