### 🛠️ Option C: Create a Hetzner Account and Obtain an API Token (Infrastructure Provider)

1.1 Go to https://www.hetzner.com/ and create an account.  
Follow the guided process: **Verification → Name → Contact → Payment.**

1.2 Add and validate your **payment method**.  
You may optionally enable **2FA** (Two-Factor Authentication) after adding the payment method.

1.3 **Verify your identity (KYC):**  
Log in to your Hetzner **User Account**, complete the identity verification process, and wait for approval.

1.4 Once verified, go to your **Hetzner Console**.  
A default project will be automatically created. Enter that project.

1.5 Navigate to **Security → API Tokens → Generate API Token**

- **Description:** Any name you prefer  
- **Permissions:** Select **Read & Write**

1.6 Copy your **API Token** and go to **Node Studio**.

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-\> Continue on [Step 2](https://docs.metapool.app/master/validator-nodes/node-studio-software/quick-guide)