# Guide Version 1 | How to setup a validator for Ethereum staking on MAINNET

## :new: Announcements

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As of July 4 2023, this is the **V1 MAINNET** guide written for **post-🦉Shapella**🦉

Archived here, this guide is for historical reference purposes.
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**New staking setups** should follow the [**V2 guides.**](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet.md)
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:sparkles: Always test and practice on testnet first. See [GOERLI testnet guide](/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1.md).
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## :wrench: About This Guide

The *How to Setup a Validator for Ethereum Staking* guide aims to give you complete, step-by-step instructions to implement and maintain a secure Ethereum Staking Node using the currently recommended software versions.

The guide includes the following parts:

* **Part I - Installation** describes in 5 steps how to setup your staking node.
* **Part II - Maintenance** explains ongoing tasks you'll require to keep your staking node in great shape and up-to-date.
* **Part III - Tips** contains additional procedures to simplify managing your staking node.

## :thumbsup: Your Github Contributions Welcome

This guide is fully open source and fully powered by home-stakers like you.

Pull requests or issues can be submitted on [github](https://github.com/coincashew/coincashew):

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#### :shield: Built by home-stakers for home-stakers. :pray:


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