> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fortytwo.network/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Requirements

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## Web3 Account Requirements

Fortytwo P2P Relay Node requires an **EVM-compatible Web3 account** to verify node participation and to receive rewards.

<Warning>
  Your Web3 account **should be different from your P2P Inference Node Web3 account** if you participate in both Inference and Relay activities at the same time.
</Warning>

## Internet Connection Requirements

This is **the most important part of operating your node successfully**.<br />
The node performance is evaluated on the **uptime consistency**, and the **volume and quality of traffic throughput**.<br />
Poor internet connection will result in poor performance.<br />
Reliance on the same server providers and data centers as everybody else will result in high competition, leading to low performance and subsequently low gains in tokens.

* Public and Static IP
  <Tip>
    We recommend becoming a Relay Noderunner in your area. This will give you improved access to the global network and could make you a unique relay in your region, increasing your node's performance and rewards.
  </Tip>
* Fast internet connection:
  * Currently Recommended Minimum **500 Mbps**
  * Recommended for Quality **8+ Gbps**
* High-traffic capacity with tolerant providers.<br />
  <Warning>
    Please pay attention to the free traffic limits granted by your provider. Any traffic above these limits may incur additional expenses or restrict accessibility.
  </Warning>

## OS Requirements

* <Icon icon="windows" iconType="solid" /> Windows | <Icon icon="linux" iconType="solid" /> Linux on **x86\_64 architecture**
* [<Icon icon="docker" /> Docker <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://docs.docker.com/get-started/get-docker/) installed
* [<Icon icon="git" /> Git <Icon icon="arrow-up-right" />](https://git-scm.com/download/) installed

## Minimum Hardware Requirements

* RAM: **8 GiB**
* CPU Architecture **x86\_64**
* Clock speed **> 2.8 GHz**