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# Setting up a Validator Node

- [Using Docker](https://docs.bifrostnetwork.com/bifrost-network/running-a-node/guide-for-operators/setting-up-a-validator-node/using-docker.md)
- [Using Systemd](https://docs.bifrostnetwork.com/bifrost-network/running-a-node/guide-for-operators/setting-up-a-validator-node/using-systemd.md)