# Volta Test Network: Validator Node Installation 1. Choose a hosting provider (on-premise or qualified cloud provider) and favored operating system. 2. Install operating system and prepare host according to the OS Installation Guide (see previous lesson) 3. Find the Client installation script matching the installed OS on the energyweb github: and copy it from the **volta-affiliate/openethereum or volta-affiliate/nethermind** directory to the host 4. Make sure the latest system updates are installed by running apt-get update ``` && apt-get dist-upgrade ``` (debian/ubuntu) or ``` yum update ``` (centos) 5. Make the script executable with ``` chmod +x ./install-*.sh ``` 6. Run the script (please do not use the ``` --auto ``` parameter which can be used to take default for node-name and generate a random key) * First review any [open issues on Github](https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/issues) to see if there is a known issue. * If the issue is not already known, email to troubleshoot. 7. If the installation was successful, it should generate a .txt file (named **install-summary.txt**) that lists the **node address**, **IP address**, , **influxDB** **username/password**. You will need to provide these details via a form in the next step to successfully add your validator node to the [validator system contract](https://energyweb.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/EWF/pages/702119975/Validator+set+contracts). * If you encounter issues with the installation or the **install-summary.txt** file is not generated: \* 1. First review any [open issues on Github](https://github.com/energywebfoundation/ewc-validator-node-install-scripts/issues) to see if there is a known issue. 2. If the issue is not already known, submit a question in the #validators or #technical\_questions channels in the [EWF Member Slack space](https://ewf-affiliates.slack.com) to troubleshoot. 8. Submit the Volta node installation details [here](https://share.hsforms.com/1t9po2Du9TgabWS28TQWx1A37vj2). 1. After submitting the installation details, you will receive another email with instructions for proceeding to the main EW Chain. --- # 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.energyweb.org/legacy-documentation/ew-dos-technology-components-2023/trust-layer-energy-web-chain/validator-node-installation-specifications/volta-test-network-validator-node-installation.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.