# Steps to create a validator

To create a Solana validator, complete the following steps, using the instructions that follow this section.

* [Install the Solana software](install-the-solana-software.md)
* [Create your validator public key](validator-public-key-registration.md)
* [Create and configure your validator](connecting-your-validator.md)
* [Confirm the Solana network is running](confirm-the-solana-network-is-running.md)
* [Connect your validator to the Solana network](connect-to-the-solana-network.md)
* [Validator catch-up](monitoring-your-validator.md)
* [Execute core validator functions](delegating-stake.md)
* [Publish validator info \(optional\)](publishing-information-about-your-validator.md)
