> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zeeve.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zeeve.io/validator-nodes/shardeum/deploy-shardeum-node.md).

# Deploy Shardeum Node

**Follow these steps to deploy a Shardeum Validator Node:**

**Step 1: Register/Login** – Create a new account or log in to your existing account on the Zeeve platform.

**Step 2: Validator Nodes** – Click **"Validator Nodes"** in the left navigation panel to go to the corresponding page on the platform.

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**Step 3:** Validator Nodes – On the Validator Nodes page, click the 'Buy **Subscription**' button at the top-right corner or use the 'Purchase Subscription' option in the notification banner.

**Step 4: Plan Selection -** Select the Shardeum node and its plan types according to your requirements. Then, click the **Continue** button to proceed.

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**Step 5: Set Up Your Node** – On the **Set Up Your Node** page, choose the desired network type, set a **Validator Dashboard** password (this will be used to log in to your Validator Dashboard), and fill in the other required details as per your preference. Then, proceed by clicking the **Create Now** button.

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**Step 6: Make Payment:** On the payment page, enter your card details and click **Subscribe** to make the payment. The created node will be visible on the Validator Nodes page.

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