# Quick start guide

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### What you'll need

* A computer running Linux, macOS, or Windows
* At least 1,000 NOX tokens (for node operation)
* An Ethereum wallet
* Basic command-line knowledge

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### Step 1: Install the nonos-deamon

#### Linux / macOS

```bash
curl -sSL https://get.nonos.systems | sh
```

### Windows

```powershell
irm https://get.nonos.systems/win | iex
```

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#### Verify Installation

```bash
nonos --version
# Output: nonos 1.0.0
```

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### Step 2: Initialize Your Node

```bash
nonos init --reward-address 0xYourEthereumAddress
```

This creates your node configuration at `~/.nonos/`.

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### Step 3: Set Your Wallet Key

```bash
export NONOS_WALLET_KEY="your-ethereum-private-key"
```

> **Security**: Never share your private key. Consider using a dedicated wallet for node operations.

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### Step 4: Stake NOX Tokens

```bash
# Check your balance
nonos stake status

# Stake tokens (minimum 1,000 NOX)
nonos stake deposit 10000
```

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## <sub>Step 5: Start Your Node</sub>

```bash
nonos run
```

You'll see:

```
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║  NONOS Daemon is now running!                                ║
╠══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║  Node ID: 0x7a3b9c4d...                                      ║
║  API: http://127.0.0.1:8420                                  ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
```

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### Step 6: Monitor Your Node

Open a new terminal:

```bash
nonos dash
```

This launches the real-time monitoring dashboard.

### Next Steps

| Task          | Command                 | Guide         |
| ------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- |
| Check rewards | `nonos rewards status`  | Rewards Guide |
| Upgrade tier  | `nonos stake tier gold` | Staking Tiers |
| View peers    | `nonos peers list`      | Monitoring    |
| Claim rewards | `nonos rewards claim`   | Claiming      |

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### Common Issues

#### "Insufficient stake"

You need at least 1,000 NOX to operate a node:

```bash
nonos stake deposit 1000
```

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#### "Connection refused"

Ensure port 9000 is open for P2P connections:

```bash
# Linux
sudo ufw allow 9000/tcp

# Check connectivity
nonos check network
```

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#### "Wallet not configured"

Set your wallet key:

```bash
export NONOS_WALLET_KEY="your-private-key"
```

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## Video Tutorial (coming soon)

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**Ready for more?** Check out the full Running a Node guide.