# Registering a VPS

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.

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The requirements are: Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 LTS x64 VPS, 320 GB SSD, 6 CPU, 16 GB RAM, 5 TB bandwidth
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### Top Specification

The top specification (expensive though) is: Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04 LTS x64 VPS of the spec matching [c5.4xlarge](https://aws.amazon.com/ec2/instance-types/c5/) 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](https://www.leaseweb.com/dedicated-servers/high-performance-server) if you want some dedicated hardware at a reasonable price. Other providers are available like AWS, Vultr, Digital Ocean etc.

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### Registering a VPS for Testnet

I'll take you through everything from buying the VPS to setting it up, lets go.

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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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