# Setup a node

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The node that you set up will normally run on a separate device, not your smartphone. Typically, this could be a Raspberry Pi or a computer, and it should stay online at all times. BitBanana will be your remote control for that node.
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The easiest and most reliable setup for BitBanana is using [Start9](https://start9.com/) or [Umbrel](https://umbrel.com/) to run LND. However, many options are available. The setup method for your node doesn’t matter much, as long as it’s based on a LND or Core Lightning node. 

Here’s a list of noteworthy projects that simplify the setup, presented alphabetically.

* [myNode](https://mynodebtc.com/)
* [Nakamochi](https://nakamochi.io/)
* [nodl](https://www.nodl.eu/)
* [RaspiBlitz](https://github.com/raspiblitz/raspiblitz)
* [RaspiBolt](https://raspibolt.org/) (Step-by-Step DIY Guide)
* [Start9](https://start9.com/)
* [Umbrel](https://umbrel.com/)