# 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.

Example of how it looks like after login is successful.

### 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`

Save the ADDRESS and PRIVATE KEY, they will be needed later

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.* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ethernity.cloud/staking-dapp/node-address-and-private-key.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.