Registering a VPS
Hosting your node
You will need an Ubuntu VPS to host your node to allow you to be part of the testnet.
I personally recommend keeping it nice and cheap for the testnet but that does not mean going under specification!
Check out https://contabo.com/en/vps/ for the screen below so you can choose a VPS. The Best Choice below will meet the requirements of the testnet no problem whilst also not burning a hole in your pocket.
NOTE: VPS from Vultr for the same specification can be as much as $80 per month so it pays to shop around.
The requirements are: Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 LTS x64 VPS, 320 GB SSD, 6 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 5 TB bandwidth
Top Specification
The top specification (expensive though) is: Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 LTS x64 VPS of the spec matching c5.4xlarge which is 16 vcpu, 32 GB RAM.
Minimum Specification
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS x64, 12vcpu, 16GB Ram, 320GB SSD, 5 TB bandwidth, preferably not on shared infrastructure.
You could look at running a bare metal server with someone like Leaseweb if you want some dedicated hardware at a reasonable price. Other providers are available like AWS, Vultr, Digital Ocean etc.
Registering a VPS for Testnet
I'll take you through everything from buying the VPS to setting it up, lets go.
Now you can take a break while your VPS is provisioned. This can take a few hours but may be sooner. You will be emailed once the VPS is ready.
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