# Windows

## Setting Up OpenLedger Node on Windows

### **Step 1:  Access the Store**

Visit the OpenLedger Testnet [Website](https://testnet.openledger.xyz/) to download the node installer.

### Step 2: Install Docker 

1. Click the provided link (as shown in the popup) to download and install Docker.
2. Open Docker after installation (sign-in is not required).

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeD63JVOXvn0k0RNGajHzNZumPsNRQX59G_7mGPBrZWBxU6kTrRZSt10wPlklV_zwwhTXWgr2kT3O3ytIqjhxsC0sSY8mINZsNT7cEBz6vOutJ_1N_jBcOwVg4hxvBTMH4Bf_pxOw?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>installing the docker</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3: Download the Node

1. Use the given [link](https://testnet.openledger.xyz/app-store) to download the Windows node installer zip file.
2. Unzip the downloaded folder. Click the .exe file to install the node.
3. Proceed with the installation by following the prompts.

<figure><img src="/files/m7xTZxImngRCwOUke7Zi" alt=""><figcaption><p>Unzip and Install the node</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Step 4: Open and Log In

1. Open the node application.

* **Existing Users:** Log in with your existing account.
* **New Users:** If you don’t have an account, click Create an Account and follow the instructions to register.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc0MqF4eo-X0mC-FjVmzBk_yhLtFdNg2kKk9LeBONImnrUkWycKIzvB5QPVWIcoqWDHdhx5bzRIlI1m1jjMGipAdluJFUPXq6bGRo1ad172BF0RDLJ6h_ScRt-8xs9Ik-bt6Cp7hQ?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>Log in to the Node Worker</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 5: Set Up the Node

1. After logging in, click on the Setup Node button.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup process.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeWAeX7M6tLFUyFgq8nxvZriJt9EYpJad7esqzSw5iHQkmzsl0Vq1vDMlNcC_NTHzv8zS5-f9hHfFuC51VHueKYn7aP0CXglq3EQr8PR4YdNe55BJI8xlXEVsXkDTQ7YkmDeiWfiw?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>Node Setting Up</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Step 6: Connect the Node Worker

1. Once logged in, click the Connect button to initiate the node worker.
2. When the connection is successful, the button will turn green.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc7Ou731v-cuhUFb-ZjvzNQQhX9UorE8nwp1Fu8uUiztEYaHMDM026UrcIcn0jilQGrD0QWD7WO2NSUKCkCM4Af5pAAYsy2dwxiwezJD077ConcDfzt5_h3FJfEisPHXMQnOHw8?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>Connecting Node</p></figcaption></figure>

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### Step 7: You're All Set!

Your node is now connected.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXet6NE2X890s_wUxFT-NFa3nY0o4AtK9d4Seh_9pCQhdO2gRPzyA8H-mLlZ22i-OPMTpRbam3Yzc1E7e6JTDOkXxzbsG9GJ6VmFIsvNSHgJ4LMspgILruTuTQpEYSqVPxKmRa6ZtQ?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>Node Connected</p></figcaption></figure>

### &#x20;Final Step: View Stats and Nodes

Visit the [OpenLedger](https://testnet.openledger.xyz/) Testnet website, log in and click the dashboard to view your stats and connected nodes.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcBQoeYoREwhptB846K7D_5OxULo2KqW4JyG30dtsTXLaT9ytre2pMecZ2RU_c7Idt_8pLaZUyk470z6gElSwiW7xz-jeaF_ltp3Pi1VLK5d5kEoivsVJy2nEY2lYthCl9h4gQiDw?key=O8uICEQdK56RwEMc71TV6S2M" alt=""><figcaption><p>Active Nodes Connected</p></figcaption></figure>


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