# Run a full Terra node <img src="/img/icon_node.svg" height="40px">

:::{admonition} Recommended operating systems
:class: warning
This guide has been tested against Linux distributions only. To ensure a successful production environment setup, consider using a Linux system.
:::

Running a full Terra node is a resource-intensive process that requires a persistent server. If you want to use Terra without downloading the entire blockchain, use [Terra Station](https://station.terra.money/).

If you are a developer and want to install `terrad`, visit [](../../develop/terrad/install-terrad.md).


## Contents <img src="/img/Glossary.svg" height="30px">

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1
system-config
build-terra-core
set-up-production
configure-general-settings
join-a-network
sync
updates-and-additional
troubleshoot
```