> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.energyweb.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](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). # 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 This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` 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=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.