Getting Started as an Node Operator / Joining the Testnet

Node Operation
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I am looking to get started as a node operator by joining the FLOW testnet.

I am wondering if this is possible/recommended (or should I just jump straight to mainnet?). I have reviewed the directions here: Node Bootstrap - Flow Documentation, however they seem to apply only to mainnnet.

In particular, I am wondering what the testnet equivalent of this step is: Node Bootstrap - Flow Documentation. Do we need to receive the ${TOKEN} referenced in this step of the docs from the Flow team?

Also, do any of the other steps listed in the documentation need to be modified for testnet?

Thanks,
Nate

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Guys!,
Same question. Could someone help us?

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Just like mainnet, testnet has an approved list of node operators that the flow team currently has to manually change from time to time to add or remove nodes. I don’t think we are adding nodes to testnet at the moment, but we’ll make sure to make an announcement if we open it up!

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So in order to start up a set of nodes and join the testnet, we’ll need to coordinate w/ Dapper?

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Yes, for now that is true, but it will most likely be easier in the future.