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# PART I - INSTALLATION

Installation is a 5 step process. From start to finish, time to complete these steps can take up to a few hours. Fully syncing your the node can take a day or two. If you're not sure, become comfortable by practicing on [testnet](/coins/overview-eth/testnet-holesky-validator.md).

* Step 1: Prerequisites
* Step 2: Configuring Node
* Step 3: Installing execution client
* Step 4: Installing consensus client
* Step 5: Installing Validator