# Installation Instructions for Linux

### Installation Steps

Follow these steps to set up the CLI node on Linux:

1. Clone the Repository:
   * Open a terminal and clone the validator repository:

     ```bash
     git clone https://github.com/ShadowNetworkXYZ/validator.git
     ```
   * Navigate to the cloned directory:bash

     ```bash
     cd validator
     ```
2. Configure Environment Variables:
   * Copy the example environment file to create a custom configuration:

     ```bash
     cp .env.example .env
     ```
   * Edit .env with a text editor (e.g., nano or vim) to set required variables, such as PRIVATE\_KEY, as per the project documentation.
3. Install Dependencies:
   * Run the following command to install all necessary Node.js packages:

     ```bash
     npm install
     ```
4. Launch the Node:
   * Start the validator script with:

     ```bash
     node validator
     ```
5. Verify Operation:
   * Check the terminal output for synchronization status, errors, or logs to ensure the node is running correctly.


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