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# VPS Setup Guide

Earning SendingNetwork points through mining necessitates a static public IP address, enhancing both stability and performance within the decentralized messaging network and minimizing the network's reliance on potential proxy endpoints.

Numerous VPS providers can meet this requirement, allowing you the flexibility to select any VPS service that suits your preferences. For guidance on setting up a VPS instance and configuring the firewall on platforms like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services, detailed instructions are available on the following links:

{% content-ref url="/pages/2STGxuOFJselzkGLmogk" %}
[Google Cloud Platform (GCP)](/sending.network/edge-node/vps-setup-guide/google-cloud-platform-gcp.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/UgkZS6yNcnmaUlXQyqSl" %}
[Amazon Web Services (AWS)](/sending.network/edge-node/vps-setup-guide/amazon-web-services-aws.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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