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# Setting up a t4l3nt node

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### It is very important that you never share your secret keys with anyone. A staff member will never ask you for your secret keys or any other sensitive information.

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#### Install Docker

[Installation on Ubuntu](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/ubuntu/)

[Installation on MacOS](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/mac/install/)

#### Run docker full node

```shell
docker run -d \
    -p 8733:8733 \
    -p 9733:9733 \
    --name t4l3nt-node \
    -v tlnt-data:/home/tlnt \
    t4l3nt/t4l3nt:latest
```

Full nodes will take several days to sync. See snapshots page to import a snapshot and drastically speed up the syncing process.

#### Run docker for a rolling node (only syncs recent cycles)

`docker run -d -p 8733:8733 -p 9733:9733 -v tlnt-data:/home/tlnt t4l3nt/t4l3nt:v12-tlnt-rolling`

Rolling node will sync quickly and takes far less disk space. 

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For running a full node we run the container in background using **-d** flag. Another option would be to run the container in interactive mode using the **-it** flag. You could then also detach your screen using `tmux`/`screen`.\
\
The name of the container is set to `t4l3nt-node` but this can be changed or removed.
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If you experience errors with the provided Docker image you try to follow the instructions in [Build the Docker Image locally](/dcp-docs-v0.0.1/t4l3nt-net/blockchain/setting-up-a-t4l3nt-node/build-the-docker-image-locally.md)

#### Start a bash session inside the container

```bash
docker exec -it t4l3nt-node bash
```

#### Inside the container, create a key pair for your node producer wallet

```shell
tlnt-client gen keys producer
```

### Remember to never share your secret keys or sensitive information with anyone.

**MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP YOUR KEY** 

you can view your private key with

`cat ~/.tlnt-client/secret_keys` (from inside the node bash session)

Copy your keys and save them somewhere securely. Write it down or save it in an encrypted disk with AES256 or better with a long complex password. Don't forget it. Back it up.

#### Get your public address and deposit FILMCredits

```shell
tlnt-client list known addresses
```

At this point, you are ready to start staking but you need to get some FILMCredits. [Contact us](mailto:undefined) with your public address so we can send you some FILM (for alphanet). For betanet, purchase your Miner Pack at app.decentralized.pictures.

#### Fully sync your node with the network

```
tlnt-client bootstrapped
```

#### Once the node is bootstrapped you can register your node as a producer

```
tlnt-client register key producer as delegate
```

Restart your node once it is bootstrapped and you've added yourself as a delegate.

```
supervisorctl restart all
```

You need at least 1 FILMReel (1000 FILMCredits) in order to stake in T4L3NT.

Congrats! You are now staking your balance on the network :tada:

#### Check peers list

`tlnt-admin-client p2p stat`

#### Check logs

`cat /var/log/supervisor/tlnt-node.log`

`cat /var/log/supervisor/endorser.log`

`cat /var/log/supervisor/accuser.log`

Make sure all are bootstrapped.

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