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How to setup a Helium Validator Node on Allnodes
How to setup a Helium Validator Node on Allnodes

Helium (HNT) Validator Nodes Hosting

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Written by Allnodes Team
Updated over a week ago

A Helium Validator Node can be hosted with Ledger or Helium CLI wallet.

The unbonding period is 5 months. (250,000 blocks)

Instructions for Ledger (through the Helium Cli Wallet):

  1. Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer and open the Helium app on it.
    ​If you already have at least 10,001 HNT in your wallet, start at step 7.

  2. Download and install the Helium Ledger CLI from the official GitHub: https://github.com/helium/helium-ledger-cli/releases

  3. macOS or Linux: Open the Terminal app in the Helium Ledger CLI folder and execute this command: ./helium-ledger-cli balance
    ​Windows: Open the Command Prompt app in the Helium Ledger CLI folder and execute this command: helium-ledger-cli.exe balance

  4. Confirm the address on your Ledger.

  5. Copy your address from the terminal screen and send at least 10,001 HNT.
    ​1 HNT is required to cover the costs of the initial and future transactions associated with your validator node.

  6. Wait for 1 confirmation of the transaction in the blockchain to occur.

  7. Select the "Ledger" wallet here: https://www.allnodes.com/hnt/host

  8. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a validator node, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to your node address.

Instructions for the Helium CLI Wallet:

  1. Download and install the Helium CLI Wallet from the official GitHub: https://github.com/helium/helium-wallet-rs/releases
    ​If you already have at least 10,001 HNT in your wallet, start at step 6.

  2. macOS or Linux: Open the Terminal app in the Helium Wallet folder and execute this command: ./helium-wallet create basic
    ​Windows: Open the Command Prompt app in the Helium Wallet folder and execute this command: helium-wallet.exe create basic

  3. Type your password and press Enter button.

  4. Copy your address from the terminal screen and send at least 10,001 HNT.
    ​1 HNT is required to cover the costs of the initial and future transactions associated with your validator node.

  5. Wait for 1 confirmation of the transaction in the blockchain to occur.

  6. Select the "Helium Wallet" here: https://www.allnodes.com/hnt/host

  7. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a validator node, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to your node address.

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