# Sentry Key Purchase & Setup

This section provides an in-depth guide on how to purchase Keys to run a Xai Sentry Node and how to setup the node to generate rewards.

Here are the 4 primary steps:

1. [Purchase a Sentry Key](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/step-1-purchase-a-sentry-key)
2. [Download & Run the Xai Sentry Node](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/step-2-download-and-run-the-xai-sentry-node)
3. [Complete Requirements to Accrue esXAI](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/step-3-complete-requirements-to-accrue-esxai)
4. [Complete KYC to Claim esXAI](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/step-4-complete-kyc-or-kyb-to-claim-xai-redemptions)