> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.aethir.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.aethir.com/checker-nodes-explained/how-to-run-checker-node.md).

# How to run Checker Node?

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1. License Owner [purchases licenses](https://checker.aethir.com/) (in the form of NFTs)
2. You or your node operator creates a burner wallet address in the Checker Client [Windows GUI](/checker-nodes-explained/how-to-run-checker-node/checker-client-windows-gui-guide.md) or [Linux CLI](/checker-nodes-explained/how-to-run-checker-node/checker-client-linux-cli-guide.md) and sends it to you
3. Log in to the [Checker Owner Portal](https://app.aethir.com/) and initiate the delegation flow under `Licenses` tab&#x20;
4. Node operator approves delegation inside Checker Client GUI or CLI
5. License Owner earns rewards, which is viewable in the portal

Please check out our video tutorial here:

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