> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.presearch.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.presearch.io/nodes/setup/vps-setup/running-a-node-on-stack-os.md).

# Running a node on Stack OS

We assume you already have your PreSearch Node Registration Code and account set up.  If you need more details on that reference this: <https://docs.presearch.org/nodes/setup>\
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Go to your [Node's dashboard](https://nodes.presearch.com/dashboard) and have your Presearch Node Registration Code ready.

## Fund your StackOS Account:

Go to <https://app.stackos.io/> and login with Metamask

* BSC MainNet
* Choose Cluster:
  * Dev/Test: Titan or Matrix Cluster
  * Production: Authority for high uptime deploys

Go to the upgrade tab:

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Type in the following information

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As a note, we can assign the resources as follows:  &#x20;

* CPU as follows: 2000 for PreSearch, 100 for webtty  &#x20;
* RAM: 4000 for PreSearch, 100 for webtty &#x20;
* Disk: 16-32 GB for PreSearch\
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  You will be given a quote for the number of $STACK tokens you need to deposit.\
  Buy some $STACK tokens from Pancake Swap and deposit that amount into StackOS<https://medium.com/stackos/how-to-buy-stack-on-pancakeswap-using-metamask-3e122dc04061>\
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  Click the Deposit or Upgrade button to fund your StackOS account![](/files/F6mhiOBIkoxf014TDCSD)

## Go to the AppStore

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## Launch your PreSearch Node

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## Verify Operation

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Check <https://nodes.presearch.com/dashboard> and verify your node appears on the list

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Look for green connection icon

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## Troubleshooting

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If your node is not starting properly for some reason, consider opening a WebTTY and checking the logs:\
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Create a WebTTY [StackOS - WebTTY (external)](https://www.evernote.com/shard/s79/sh/647ab636-068b-946f-9cf5-2c6e9895c0a9/43124974ed3a91d7f41cc255325aba7b)

### Get the name of the presearch-0x... pod

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kubectl get pods\ <br>

### Show the logs for the pod

`kubectl logs -f presearch-0xYOURETHADDRESS-RANDOM`<br>

### Expect to see something like this

![](/files/vXvJt93VZjrhUgL4huNE)