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# 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="/files/XoBmF5Jdw7OlpsOYrleL" alt="" data-size="line">.
2. Click the <img src="/files/WBL5DTqN4zWhHJqri8H6" 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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