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This chapter is not mandatory to run a oxen service node but it is recommended to setup some fundamental security settings for your oxen service node. Keep in mind that the traffic between the oxen service nodes is encrypted (secure) but your oxen service node IP is and must be visible to operate.
This chapter is not mandatory to run a oxen service node but it is recommended to setup some fundamental security settings for your oxen service node. Keep in mind that the traffic between the oxen service nodes is encrypted (secure) but your oxen service node IP is and must be visible to operate.
Since this is made for beginners we highly recommend to follow strictly the process and use the latest Debian or Ubuntu server and use the [latest Debian (deb) package](https://docs.loki.network/ServiceNodes/DebianPackageGuide). Furthermore, the local computer should also be a [Debian distribution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#Debian-based) it should also work with other Linux OS but it has not been tested yet.
Since this is made for beginners we highly recommend to follow strictly the process and use the latest Debian or Ubuntu server and use the [latest Debian (deb) package](https://docs.oxen.io/using-the-oxen-blockchain/oxen-service-node-guides/setting-up-an-oxen-service-node#ultra-express-guide). Furthermore, the local computer should also be a [Debian distribution](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#Debian-based) it should also work with other Linux OS but it has not been tested yet.
Needless to say, if you are familiar with “server hardening” you can add additional software and setting to secure your oxen service node.
Needless to say, if you are familiar with “server hardening” you can add additional software and setting to secure your oxen service node.
