> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Operate Tavchain

> Understand node roles, network access and the current operating model.

Run a Tavchain Testnet full node to follow blocks and use your own local RPC. If you only want to connect a wallet or build an application, start with [Connect to Tavchain](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/connect.md).

## Choose an installation

> [card] [Docker](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/node-docker.md)
>
> Recommended starting point on Linux x86-64. Pull the published image with Compose. The client and network defaults are included; no local build is required.

> [card] [Native binaries](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/node-native.md)
>
> Download a ready-to-run bundle for Linux x86-64, Linux ARM64 or Windows x86-64, then initialize and start.

Both routes create a full node, not a registered validator. The testnet remains under shared administration. Read [Node roles](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/node-roles.md) for participation details and [Release compatibility](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/status.md#release-compatibility) for supported platforms.

## Maintain your node

> [card] [Monitor](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/monitoring.md)
>
> Check sync, peers, block agreement and host health.

> [card] [Troubleshoot](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/troubleshooting.md)
>
> Resolve startup, connectivity and storage problems.

> [card] [Upgrades and recovery](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/upgrades-recovery.md)
>
> Maintain your node while preserving its identity and data.

> [card] [Network reference](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/network-assets.md)
>
> Find genesis, public peers, ports, authenticated downloads and source.

## Other installation options

The [earlier Linux x86-64 guide](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/run-full-node.md) remains available for that client release. Its [systemd guide](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/node-service.md) covers background service operation. Follow those guides together; they use a different client package from the newer native binaries.

## Validator participation

A full node verifies history without voting in consensus. Validator registration and active membership use native staking and delegation. The initial validators remain under shared administration. Read [Node roles](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/operate/node-roles.md), [Staking](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/learn/staking.md) and the [security model](https://docs.tavchain.safeney.com/tavchain/learn/security.md).

For support, email [support@safeney.com](mailto:support@safeney.com) with your client version, public block height and sanitized error.


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