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Installing the Cardano node

Downloading pre-compiled executables​

You can install the Cardano node and the CLI using pre-compiled executable files for your platform.

Using Docker​

You can also use a Docker image to run your Cardano node in a container. For more details, see this explainer.

Building from source​

Alternatively, if you want to build from source, there are two options available to you. Depending on your build tool preference, you can build from the source code using either of the following:

Please refer to the cardano-node releases page to ensure you are working with the latest version of the node.

Once you have installed the node, you need to configure it.