# Set-up Guide

1. **Provision Infrastructure**\
   Deploy a cloud instance or on-prem server meeting the validator requirements.
2. **Install Node Software**\
   Download the official ChainVast validator node package via AvaCloud or configure AvalancheGo with ChainVast subnet parameters.
3. **Register Your Validator**
   * Submit your node’s ID and staking address via the ChainVast Validator Portal.
   * Stake the minimum required INVAST tokens.
4. **Start Validating**
   * Sync with the ChainVast blockchain.
   * Begin participating in Snowman++ consensus.