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# Deploy Shido Validator Node

Follow these steps to deploy a Shido Validator Node:

**Step 1: Register/Login** - Create a new account or log in to your existing account on the [Zeeve Platform](https://app.zeeve.io/auth/signup).

**Step 2: Validator Nodes** - From the left navigation panel, go to the **Validator Nodes** page on the platform. If nodes have already been deployed, your deployment list will be displayed. Click the **Buy Subscription** button to proceed to the **Plan Selection** page.

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**Step 3: Plan Selection:** Choose the Shido protocol and the plan types that meet your requirements. Then, click the ***Continue*** button to proceed.

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**Step 4: Set Up Your Node** - Choose the desired Network Type, Server Location, Node Software Update Rules, and Price Tiers on the Set Up Your Node page according to your requirements. Then, proceed by clicking the ***Create Now*** button.

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**Step 5: Make a Payment** - On the payment page, enter your card details and click on **Subscribe** to make the payment. The created node will be visible on the Validator Nodes page.

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**Step 6:** After the payment is successful, you will be redirected to the **Validator Configuration** page to enter the required details. Once completed, click the '**Create**' button, then click '**Continue**' on the '**Network Creation Initiated**' confirmation pop-up.

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**Step 6: Validator Nodes Listing -** The deployed node will be visible on the Validator Nodes page, under the **Validator Nodes** list.

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