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Requirements

Setting up and operating a dVPN node involves careful consideration of two crucial factors: the hosting location and hardware specifications.

Hosting Location​

Establishing a Sentinel dVPN node offers flexibility in choosing the location, tailored to diverse preferences and requirements. Options include:

  • On a Virtual Private Server (VPS): select a provider (check this list of tested providers)
  • At home: utilize a Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 for a locally hosted solution.
  • On Akash Network: a new updated guide is being created following the hub upgrade v12
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It's recommended to avoid using widely known cloud providers like AWS, GCP, Azure, Vultr, Linode, Oracle, Alibaba, ColoCrossing, Digital Ocean, and other highly-saturated providers, as they may not be whitelisted for dVPN nodes.

Hardware Recommendations​

While running a dVPN node requires minimal hardware, optimal performance is ensured with the following specifications:

  • vCPU: 2 x 2GHz
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Hard Drive: Minimum 10GB SSD
  • Operative System: Linux (preferably Debian or Ubuntu)
  • Bandwidth: Unmetered
  • Network: Public IP address required for node operation

These recommended hardware configurations ensure a smoother and more efficient operation of your dVPN node.