To set up a Solana validator node using the solv tool, follow these steps:

1. Install the Solv Tool

Run the following command to install solv, which simplifies the process of setting up and managing Solana validators:

bash -c "$(curl -sSfL '<https://solv-storage.validators.solutions/install>')"
cd ~ && source ~/.profile

2. Set Up the Validator

Next, use the solv setup command to configure the validator. You'll be prompted to choose the network, node type, and other details.

solv setup

During this step, you can specify options such as setting up the vote account, validator keypairs, or adding relayer support if necessary.

3. Start the Validator

Once the setup is complete, you can start the validator by running:

solv start

4. Monitor the Validator

To monitor the validator’s performance and logs:

solv monitor
solv log

Use solv monitor to view real-time data about the validator, including logs and catch-up status.

5. Additional Commands

• Stop Validator: solv stop
• Check Validator Status: solv status
• Restart Validator: solv restart --rm

6. Create a Vote Account (if not done already)