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

# Node: Setup

Description of steps required to download and start your node

Setting up a Deso Node is a simple process, but first verify that you have both [Broken mention](broken://pages/Shx5TPiPCTl9YBknbomU#docker) and [Broken mention](broken://pages/Shx5TPiPCTl9YBknbomU#git) installed.

### Cloning The Repository 

Create a folder where you want your node to be held then open your terminal of choice in that location.

Execute the command `git clone` [`https://github.com/deso-protocol/run.git`](https://github.com/deso-protocol/run.git) in your terminal.

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### Download The Containers

Once the installation is complete navigate to the run folder with `cd run` and execute the command `./run.sh` 

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A small terminal will appear and automatically download the containers for the node's frontend, backend, and nginx. This may take a few minutes.

Note in order to turn your node on or off open the Docker GUI navigate to the containers/apps tab, hover over the run tab, and hit the start/stop button to turn your node on or off.

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Congratulations, your Deso node is now running locally! Navigate to [http://deso.run](http://deso.run/) or `locahost:8080` in your browser to see your local instance. 


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