Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:

1. A VPS or Dedicated Server:
   • Minimum Requirements:
     • CPU: 4 cores
     • RAM: 8 GB
     • Storage: 200 GB SSD
     • Bandwidth: 1 Gbps
   • Recommended:
     • CPU: 8 cores
     • RAM: 16 GB
     • Storage: 500 GB NVMe SSD
2. Operating System:
   • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later.
3. Basic Knowledge of Linux Command Line.
4. Nesa Wallet:
   • Ensure you have a Nesa wallet with some initial funds for staking.
5. SSH Access:
   • Secure and reliable SSH access to your server.

Step 1: Update and Prepare Your Server

1. Update your system:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   
   

2. Install essential packages:

   sudo apt install build-essential curl wget git -y
   
   

3. Set up a firewall (optional but recommended):

   sudo apt install ufw -y
   sudo ufw allow ssh
   sudo ufw allow 26656/tcp
   sudo ufw enable
   
   

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. Install Go (version 1.20 or later):

   wget <https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz>
   sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.20.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz
   export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
   
   

2. Verify Go installation:

   go version
   
   

3. Install other dependencies:

   sudo apt install jq -y
   
   

Step 3: Install Nesa Node

1. Clone the Nesa repository:

   git clone <https://github.com/nesa-network/nesa.git>
   cd nesa