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Provide Storage.

Here’s everything you need to know about providing storage on Sia.

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hostd Process Overview

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Install hostd:
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Setup

~ 1-2 hours
Step 1: Install

Install hostd according to your operating system, configure using the onscreen setup instructions, and run the software.

Sync

~ 20 hours
Step 2: Sync

Let your machine run and the Sia blockchain sync, and go do something else. Don’t worry — you’ll only have to do this once.

Run

~ 1-2 hours
Step 3: Buy

Purchase Siacoin from an exchange and send to hostd wallet.

Step 4: Configure

Setup your storage volumes and link to the network. Configure your pricing. Start accepting contracts.

Step 5: Earn

Sit back and wait for smart contracts to form on Sia. The more data you store, the more you earn.

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