Deploying an Avail Light Client Node Using Spheron: A Quick Guide
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Published: 2024-01-22 14:15:32

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title: Deploying an Avail Light Client Node Using Spheron: A Quick Guide
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date: 2024-01-20 19:48:30 UTC
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Are you interested in deploying an [Avail Light Client](https://docs.availproject.org/operate/node/light-client/) node but don't know where to start? Look no further! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to deploy an Avail Light Client node using [Spheron Network](https://www.spheron.network/) easily. With just a few clicks, you can set up and manage your own Avail Light Client node, giving you access to the features and benefits of the Avail ecosystem.

## **Why Use a Light Client Node?**

A light client node is a streamlined version of a blockchain node that allows users to interact with the blockchain without downloading the entire transaction history. This significantly reduces the resource requirements and enhances accessibility, making it suitable for a broader range of devices.

## **How to deploy an** Avail Light Client **Node using Spheron Compute?**

You can follow these steps to deploy an Avail Light Client Node on Spheron Compute.

### **Step 1: Create a new cluster**

1. Log in to your Spheron account and navigate to the compute.

2. Click **"New Cluster"** on the top right corner of the page.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/rYhq-TVT1xhkZoQkSQXGE0MkKUWB9wlEQGsqBL8j0yf3yJoREuPPvNOVUIbE-1lbqiJPXCxJ65Ua_uK0rCgIU1hZPkh2aFd-ZEmDxMOWTB02_d5yt2VxlynY_GHXqfK3Cvkt4uZw2T-s2W3Fl45Xdoo)

### **Step 2: Choose the compute type**

1. Select **"Compute"** to use CPU-based instances for running containers.

2. Choose your desired Compute Type option under Compute Type.

### **Step 3: Select the marketplace app**

1. Click **"Start from Marketplace App"**.

2. Pick **"Avail Light Client "** from the marketplace.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/OCL8UcD9VOHMH-6MDBkPP0zjisR5HuBE2hlb5HS5MtowzPOuTs8o3DfHPT0dngaIfh3VzegHaW_bi-IL0suoAEuTBxD5cf9JwbK8N4AnJoyz07E6nnE6zc-DV6H3BkkbYPyB1dJJNy391M-FkAgq3fY)

### **Step 4: Configure the instance**

1. Select your preferred Region, if any.

2. Spheron will automatically select the recommended plan for the specific template. If you intend to proceed with the recommended plan, click " **Deploy**" to initiate deployment.

3. Select the instance plan that suits your needs. The discounts are automatically applied to the deployment.\*

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/nddG8v-Y7M9K02P3zuYeDzczAVi2oh6jjBgfhdwljCxzwH3Jc3HNq3D1eqFPPEZhmQA8m91gU8eyr8pxjRZ0kzIRGmUzk50uOOum4poVbsoZ4doT3haoiHk9EI2njCbi2sJgfPqKyMRWi4HOYHqvuP0)

4.Deployment initiated and being provisioned.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/kVZhSe6YzD_3jPAocqmro7ZMACZO1bjUNkvLIewiz53N1H0N0uuGkdFxnj7R1oZUnWCu4N8yuS1zi6hrmlqBzSFtDbJYr6UeeQ3ImzyyVQfT7sPeJ-smBbecwZfNBJ3iErZ-MK_tQQk7VWmZCkGGSXc)

### **Step 5: Access the node**

1. Once the deployment is complete, you can access the Avail Light Client node using the **Connection URL** provided by Spheron under **Port Policy Info** for Port **Internal Port 7000** by clicking on the connection URL.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/qES2MNZ_HHTOjwZQzfmsAHgNpuJFQkKJedCiDfU_q7JUjm304dMIkv32vCel6J_1rpHWjex4T0zbijb0gE1kkbhWRv7GOtLY372VHCITZMoVoJL4RitWorRLh-gOIC_HtKRMqSporPxmMYKAZkICu98)

2.Add `v1/latest_block` to the connection URL to get the latest block.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/i3bvg19uy9d1bo21dzgd.png)

3.Append/Add `v1/confidence/` to the connection URL again and add the latest block. If it reflects confidence, as stated, it means the block is running successfully.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/k1uiqsszua5etna3kzm3.png)

### **Step 6: Check for the Avail Wallet**

1.Type `ls` in the shell

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/6aZOl1y5AbFP7Kyu3zR1OV5-CyOyaOkuuq7o8tA-TarmfMMeHDjDY5yKdlB4S7tLv-UP9qxb7gkDJfoUknLsmu5DICxnVbMexCygMGQ2n1MrMCJrXGAvOsKtD9OmB_is3r5DHHDqAH-ThGQJanjaWCY)

2.Type `cat identity.toml` to access the seed phrase. **The following is the seed phrase of the light clients wallet**.
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/z0r0vfpvohpazq7e0lj2.png)

### **Step 7: Setting up the wallet**

1. Go to the URL [https://goldberg.avail.tools/#/accounts](https://goldberg.avail.tools/#/accounts), and click on the **+Account** button.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/EDPDfIiRmSaxM9lzgP1XlI-m3Nu2tNRR7RFnBbTR2DPKQRJb8P7-tizamukjAPP-jYeeIXHJpi-FZiMbHqCpjhU0sstoZj6SkWomVctq1gI7MZWInvLMmnXiVGf1iQnEBZ7psd-6HhcD8F_O3l-0Mb4)

2.Add the mnemonic seed phrase you copied, select you have saved the mnemonic see safely, and **click on next**.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/fXn3P2uR_WpCAp_donYM5jbLkxKw_HnhWFTtyVRCqsJyZHXD1motHHa2LPHpKEj2u4_9RDnGx82CRjugk3c_JVZ3t2ElTmlXFC-c8XcydcI7b4Nl7fL5fyR9CrsjtHmDgUzoHTF_KtAKWQZ-20nAYUE)

3.Input the name and password, repeat the password, then **click on next.**

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/kKgc2Y2F_FVea991-nAd-MqgUyaUnobo4v21kYvo5oZBk4yAzR_u-tvrpe-HGkn7QoU6aFRJ-vryRzDsDW_rs5zcAximvsFYCLlzfTYsgOAF-wFWoxh5fs701SzLqOqQw4PygKpbiTuvHkn8NsXuih4)

4.Click on the **save** to setup the wallet completely.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/HClVTTEdkg9LWMbuMkAyp3IbLTclW98RARVpg6LA4J-FDFZ8eLjpll2JzDd4EJa3MVXudoPm25zciQgJhOYFE1gkaKlTuCZ_w2H6R8oVqE2V0h3lNnM6z3JmXVqmTCa-MxbVO8B7DWgwCbaqq7poRNE)

5.Finally, the wallet will reflect on the dashboard, similar to the screenshot below.

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9S0gxGIMpxj1BaKotnVnp1fY7PMeRuqRWQZ0k-_WkcID_AzIeCq0bWOwUxYXC8T4fJH1C7KH6TxVVokJPcQVqMGyr-cuMNLMGfccCFpQwKKYvtto3eW1LtrnlFC9gSClW6pWA7KkGoITOWwHnvPVCP8)

## **Conclusion**

In conclusion, deploying an Avail Light Client node using Spheron offers a user-friendly and accessible way to interact with the Avail blockchain. Deploying an Avail Light Client node using Spheron is a straightforward process that requires no coding knowledge. Following the steps outlined above, you can quickly set up and manage your Avail Light Client node on the Spheron platform.