> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://miftycoin.gitbook.io/miftycoin-broker-node-configuration/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://miftycoin.gitbook.io/miftycoin-broker-node-configuration/pre-setup/prerequisites.md).

# Prerequisites

## Server

To run a broker node, you will need a Linux server that satisfies the following minimum requirements:

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- CentOS-7 (preferred) or equivalent Linux operating system
- 4GB RAM
- 80GB Disk
- Internet connection
- A unique IPv4 address
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## Domain Name and DNS

You will also need a unique domain name for which you can manage DNS.