# Shardeum

## Step 1: Select your service package

* Regist your account
* Select our nodes
* Select the type of the node
* Select the type of the service
* Select the quantity of the nodes and how long you want to deploy

After confirming that there are no errors, please follow the instructions to complete the payment.

Note: If you select "Automatic Configuration" in the service type, you do not need to complete the subsequent operations. We will take care of all operations after the node configuration. 

Note: If you select "Manual Configuration" in the service type, you must complete the subsequent steps to ensure the normal operation of your node.

## Step 2: Automatic configuration

After the payment is successful, you need to wait for the script to automatically complete the configuration and node synchronization, which is usually completed within 1 day. You do not need to do anything during the process. A "URL" and "Password" will be returned when the node configuration is completed.

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## Step 3: Get SHM test token

The official website provides test tokens. Visit [here](https://docs.shardeum.org/docs/faucet/claim) to learn more.&#x20;

### Get test tokens through the website

Through visit the [website](https://chaindrop.org/?chainid=8082\&token=0xeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee) and enter your EVM address, click "Send Me", and wait awhile.

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Checking whether the SHM tokens have been received correctly by [adding network](https://docs.shardeum.org/docs/network/endpoints)

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## Step 4: Complete SHM staking&#x20;

When the node deployment is complete, you can get a node "URL (https\://{ip}:8080)" and "Password" on the website, and log in to the node server by visiting the "URL" and entering the "password".

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Select "Maintenance" and connect to the wallet address to start the node.

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After successfully starting the node, you can "Add Stake" (at least 10 SHMs need to be staked)

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Success means the pledge is complete.

Notes: When accessing the node server, the following warning may appear. Click \[Advanced] -> \[Processd to xxx]

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## Step 5: Check the node status&#x20;

Check your node status by visiting the URL and selecting Overview. If it shows running, it means the node is running.

**Important note**: Since Shardeum nodes are often updated or have errors, you need to continue to pay attention to the project's progress. If necessary, you may need to reclaim test tokens.