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# Setup your Bitcoin node from source

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This tutorial is for advanced users with good technical skills. For a more guided setup, follow the [Umbrel OS tutorial](/readme/bitcoin-node/bitcoin-node-setup-with-umbrel-os.md) instead.
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In this tutorial we setup our own Bitcoin node from scratch! What is covered:

* Buy, assemble and flash a Raspberry Pi
* Download, compile and install the original Bitcoin Core software
* Download, compile and install a modern Electrum server in Rust
* Connect your wallets to your node through the Tor protocol

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We assume the reader might not own their internet connection or have access to the router's admin interface. Therefore, this guide defaults to a Tor-only setup.
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#### Credits

This tutorial would have not been possible without [TheRoadToNode](https://theroadtonode.com/) and [Harry Bawsac](https://github.com/harrybawsac).

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