Run a Metal Blockchain VPS node
There are many options to choose from to set-up a VPS cost effectively such as: AWS (e.g. AWS Lightsail), Google Cloud, Alibaba, Vultr, Kamatera, Microsoft Azure and more. Most will use very similar steps as in this guide, but with different configuration options and price range.
For this guide, we will use Contabo.
A Contabo VPS (not a referral link) with at least 8 vCPU Cores is sufficient to run your own Metal node as seen in Chapter 01.
You should get a Cloud VPS 3 or 4 that features at least
8 vCPU Cores
24-48GB RAM
800+ GB SSD
32 TB Outgoing Traffic Unlimited Incoming Traffic.
As seen in the image above, you can select the timeframe here and the region on which the VPS would be hosted. It’s best to select the 12-month option as you’ll reduce the monthly price and the setup fee is free.
Choose Ubuntu 22.04, the currently supported baseline for MetalGo binaries. Before selecting a newer distribution, verify support in the latest MetalGo release notes. (NOTE: You can also verify and ask in the Validators Chat which is the most stable version).
Add an SSH public key in the provider’s control panel before provisioning and prefer key-based authentication. Use a strong temporary password only if the provider requires one. Review the order, then complete the purchase. Provisioning may take a few hours; the provider will send the server IP address and access details when it is ready.
By confirming access to your node, you can continue to Chapter 3.
There are many options to choose from to set-up a VPS cost effectively such as: AWS (e.g. AWS Lightsail), Google Cloud, Alibaba, Vultr, Kamatera, Microsoft Azure and more. Most will use very similar steps as in this guide, but with different configuration options and price range.
For this guide, we will use Contabo.
A Contabo VPS (not a referral link) with at least 8 vCPU Cores is sufficient to run your own Metal node as seen in Chapter 01.
You should get a Cloud VPS 3 or 4 that features at least
8 vCPU Cores
24-48GB RAM
800+ GB SSD
32 TB Outgoing Traffic Unlimited Incoming Traffic.
As seen in the image above, you can select the timeframe here and the region on which the VPS would be hosted. It’s best to select the 12-month option as you’ll reduce the monthly price and the setup fee is free.
Choose Ubuntu 22.04, the currently supported baseline for MetalGo binaries. Before selecting a newer distribution, verify support in the latest MetalGo release notes. (NOTE: You can also verify and ask in the Validators Chat which is the most stable version).
Add an SSH public key in the provider’s control panel before provisioning and prefer key-based authentication. Use a strong temporary password only if the provider requires one. Review the order, then complete the purchase. Provisioning may take a few hours; the provider will send the server IP address and access details when it is ready.
By confirming access to your node, you can continue to Chapter 3.
