# 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](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/overview-eth/archived-guides/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-testnet-prater-1).

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