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# Stellar Node Creation

Step-by-step guide to creating a Stellar node in CatalyX Blockchain Manager

To create a node, go to the **Nodes** tab and click on the **Create node** button to open a side window.

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### Step 1 — Node Configuration

Provide the following information:

* **Name** — name of the new node.
* **Public Key** — can be entered manually or generated automatically.
* **Secret Key** — can be entered manually or generated automatically.
* **Network Type** — Public Network or Test Network.
* **Image** *(optional)* — Stellar Core image. If left empty, the default image will be used.

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### Step 2 — Storage

Choose a storage type:

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Select **Memory** for a lightweight, ephemeral storage option.

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Using Memory storage is recommended only for testing and trial activities. For production use, choose External or PostgreSQL.
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Select **PostgreSQL** and provide:

* User
* Password
* Storage size
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Select **External** and provide:

* Hostname
* DB Name
* User
* Password
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### Step 3 — Quorum Set

Add validators to a Quorum Set. For each validator, specify:

* **Name**
* **Home Domain**
* **Public Key**
* **Address**
* **History** *(optional)*

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### Step 4 — Home Domains

Add a Home Domain for your node and for nodes from your Quorum Set.
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