> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps.md).

# How do I run a Xai Node on VPS?

- [Step 1: Choose a VPS](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-1-choose-a-vps.md)
- [Step 2: Log in to a server](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-2-log-in-to-a-server.md)
- [Step 3: Set up Xai Sentry Node](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-3-set-up-xai-sentry-node.md)
- [Step 4: Set up a Screen](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-4-set-up-a-screen.md)
- [Step 5: Start Xai Sentry Node](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-5-start-xai-sentry-node.md)
- [Step 6: Monitor your Node via Screen](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-6-monitor-your-node-via-screen.md)
- [Step 7: Updating your node](https://xai-foundation.gitbook.io/xai-network/en/about-xai/sentry-key-purchase-and-setup/common-troubleshooting-steps/how-do-i-run-a-xai-node-on-vps/step-7-updating-your-node.md)