# Installing a node

If you are **NOT** a crypto exchange click the link below to install a full node.

{% content-ref url="installing-a-node/step-6-ready-to-run-code" %}
[step-6-ready-to-run-code](https://cotidocs.geordier.co.uk/installing-the-node/installing-a-node/step-6-ready-to-run-code)
{% endcontent-ref %}

If you **ARE** a crypto exchange with an API key, click the link below

{% content-ref url="installing-a-node/installing-an-exchange-node" %}
[installing-an-exchange-node](https://cotidocs.geordier.co.uk/installing-the-node/installing-a-node/installing-an-exchange-node)
{% endcontent-ref %}