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# Node Migration

In the event of a node crash or if you intend to move it to a new system or instance, you can perform a smooth migration by following these steps:

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: Before migrating your node to a new system, please ensure that the old system has been completely shut down and validators are no longer participating in block attestation or proposal on the old system. Running same validators on multiple systems simultaneously will lead to slashing penalties due to double signing.
{% endhint %}

### Step 1: Download the latest permissioned Stader node CLI[​](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-migration#step-1-download-the-latest-permissioned-stader-node-cli) <a href="#step-1-download-the-latest-permissioned-stader-node-cli" id="step-1-download-the-latest-permissioned-stader-node-cli"></a>

* Visit the following link to download the latest version of Stader node CLI for permissioned node operators: [Download Stader node](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-registration-and-adding-validators/step-1-download-stader-node)

### Step 2: Install Stader node CLI[​](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-migration#step-2-install-stader-node-cli) <a href="#step-2-install-stader-node-cli" id="step-2-install-stader-node-cli"></a>

* After downloading the latest version of Stader node CLI, follow the provided instructions to install it by visiting the following link: [Install Stader node](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-registration-and-adding-validators/step-2-install-stader-node)

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: Before proceeding with the next step of recovering your wallet on your new setup,  please ensure that the old system has been completely shut down and validators are no longer participating in block attestation or proposal on the old system. Running same validators on multiple systems simultaneously will lead to slashing penalties due to double signing.
{% endhint %}

### Step 3: Recover your wallet[​](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-migration#step-3-recover-your-wallet) <a href="#step-3-recover-your-wallet" id="step-3-recover-your-wallet"></a>

* You can recover your wallet using the wallet recover command : **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli wallet recover`**
* Enter your password and the wallet mnemonic to recover your wallet.

### Step 4: Check your node and validator status[​](https://www.staderlabs.com/docs-v1/Ethereum/Node-operator/permissioned-node-operator/node-migration#step-4-check-your-node-and-validator-status) <a href="#step-4-check-your-node-and-validator-status" id="step-4-check-your-node-and-validator-status"></a>

After wallet recovery -

* To check the status of your node, using the following command: **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli node status`**
* To check the status of your validator, using the following command: **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli validator status`**

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note:** Stader will not be responsible for the validator setup. Permissioned node operators are expected to generate their own validator keys and maintain them.
{% endhint %}


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