Contabo Setup Guide

This guide provides detailed instructions for setting up a Shardeum Validator using Contabo VPS.

Prerequisites

A Contabo account
Basic understanding of VPS management
SSH client installed on your local machine

VPS Setup

1. Order VPS

Go to Contabo's VPS page
Select a plan that meets the minimum requirements
Choose:
- Location: Nearest to you
- Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

2. Complete Purchase

Select a payment method of your choice and complete the purchase.
Once the order is complete, you will receive an email to complete a KYC process.
After the KYC process is complete, you will receive an email with the details of your new VPS.

3. Configure Network

Follow the instructions in the email to access your Contabo panel and configure firewall:

Inbound Rules:

SSH (Port 22): Your IP
Custom TCP (Port 8080): Anywhere (Dashboard)
Custom TCP (Port 9001): Anywhere (P2P)
Custom TCP (Port 10001): Anywhere (P2P)

3. Connect to Your VPS

Use SSH to connect to your VPS:

ssh root@your_server_ip

Once your VPS is ready, follow our Base Guide for Running a Shardeum Validator Node for detailed installation instructions, including the steps to open the validator dashboard, stake SHM, start the validator, and more.