> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.carv.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.carv.io/carv-ecosystem/verifier-nodes/join-mainnet-verifier-nodes/operating-a-verifier-node/running-in-desktop-app.md).

# Running in Desktop App

## Video Tutorial

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## Quick Start

### Install Client App

1. Open <https://client.carv.io> in Chrome <img src="https://758822945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6A1MZN6YkMg4U1B64H4g%2Fuploads%2FWAK5lqe0u9DuusXKBXhx%2FGoogle_Chrome_icon_(February_2022).svg.webp?alt=media&amp;token=b61e5880-8b1f-4510-997d-4b73adb0e2c7" alt="" data-size="line">.
2. Click the <img src="https://758822945-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F6A1MZN6YkMg4U1B64H4g%2Fuploads%2FLkyvjTGC10Jhyr7ElnEh%2Finstall_desktop_24dp.png?alt=media&amp;token=e51a742c-002e-437a-9687-417a208e66d1" alt="" data-size="line"> icon in the address bar.&#x20;
3. Click `Install`.&#x20;
4. The App should appear in your application folder. We suggest you pin the App in Dock for quick access!

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### Running Verifier Client

1. Open your Verifier Client App.
2. Connect using the wallet with Verifier License NFTs.
3. Click `Start Verifier`.&#x20;

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4. Follow the initialization setup.

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5. &#x20;Hit `Launch` and sign the transaction in your wallet. Note you need to pay for the gas for this transaction.

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6. Now your Verifier Client is up and running! Note you need to achieve a minimum uptime of 6 hours to qualify for the node rewards for the day (UTC+0).&#x20;

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