> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://services.thequadblock.com/services/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://services.thequadblock.com/services/mainnet/planq/installation.md).

# Installation

Here's a step-by-step guide for creating a node from scratch.

{% hint style="success" %}
The following requirements are **recommended** for running Planq:

* 4 or more physical CPU cores
* At least 500GB of SSD disk storage
* At least 32GB of memory (RAM)
* At least 100mbps network bandwidth
  {% endhint %}

> You can build your node **in minutes** using **our script** below, it will prompt:
>
> * Your **Nodename**
> * Custom **Port** (Pick your available port for it) - check with: 
>
>   <pre data-line-numbers><code>apt install sysstat -y
>   netstat -tunlp
>   </code></pre>