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# Node address and private key

We are going to start our staking journey by describing how to get the node address and private key if you are a **node operator**. 

For **stakers** this step is not required. You can jump straight to [Import private key](/staking-dapp/import-private-key.md) page.

### Connect to node

You can either connect to your node directly by using a monitor and a keyboard or via a SSH connection which is covered [here](/ethernity-node/prerequisites-ethernity-node/installing-linux/ssh-connection.md).

### Login

Login to the node using your username and password as shown below.

<figure><img src="/files/6ee1S5NptmeZhcgs67q5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Type your username and password</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/WgNhG0NdL0m1aXsM8PaL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of how it looks like after login is successful.</p></figcaption></figure>

### Get wallet details

To get the wallet address and private key we have to use the command below

`cd && cd mvp-pox-node && cat config`

<figure><img src="/files/OOHOuK1GXXB6LWEtYeFN" alt=""><figcaption><p>Save the ADDRESS and PRIVATE KEY, they will be needed later</p></figcaption></figure>

After you've saved the node wallet address and private key you can continue to the next step. This step is required on all nodes. *Please make sure the ADDRESS and PRIVATE KEY are unique across all your nodes.*