> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://incognitodoc.gitbook.io/workspace/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://incognitodoc.gitbook.io/workspace/untitled-1.md).

# Launch and connect your Digital Ocean Instance

 Create one if you don't have

## Step 2: Click "Create" -> "Droplets" <a href="#step-2-click-create-greater-than-droplets" id="step-2-click-create-greater-than-droplets"></a>

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## Step 3: Set up your droplet <a href="#step-3-set-up-your-droplet" id="step-3-set-up-your-droplet"></a>

Choose Ubuntu

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Choose Standard (4 vCPUs and 8 GB Memory)

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Name your host

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Click **Create**

Your Droplet is now created. This is the IP address to run your Virtual Node

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## Step 4: Connect your Droplet <a href="#step-4-connect-your-droplet" id="step-4-connect-your-droplet"></a>

Please check your email, details of your droplet (IP address, username and password) will be sent to you.

Open Terminal for Mac/Linux or PowerShell for Windows: Run this command

Then type "Y"

Copy and paste the password received from email

Change your password

Then you're connected to your server

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