> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.anyone.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.anyone.io/relay/start/prep.md).

# OS Environment Prep

This page helps you find links to Virtualization guides on Windows and macOS or Ubuntu Server Installation Guide. Next step, after that, install the anon Software and sign up for rewards.

## Hardware Virtualization <a href="#hardware-virtualization" id="hardware-virtualization"></a>

There are a couple of options for running a relay on different Operating Systems, utilizing Virtualization is one of them. This guide will instruct you on how to install a Virtualization tool in for different Operating Systems as well as creating a Virtual Machine running Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS, which the Anon Relay software later on can be installed on.

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## Operating system <a href="#operating-system" id="operating-system"></a>

For help installing a reliable and versatile Debian-based operating system, we offer a Ubuntu Server Installation Guide.

Follow step-by-step instructions for installing Ubuntu Server 22.04, a robust platform renowned for its stability, security, and extensive support for a wide range of applications and services.

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## Remote Management <a href="#remote-management" id="remote-management"></a>

SSH (Secure Shell) is a tool for securely managing remote servers. It allows you to log in to a server from your local machine and execute commands as if you were sitting at the server's console.

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### CLI Software <a href="#software" id="software"></a>

Once you've set up your hardware virtualization or dedicated hardware and installed a Debian-based Linux Operating System like the Ubuntu Server from the guide above, let's install the Anon Relay Software with a one-line bash script or following the apt resources.

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## Rewards <a href="#rewards" id="rewards"></a>

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