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# Validator Hosting & SLA Guide

Running a Gen6 validator is an important part of supporting the network. Validators help secure the ecosystem, maintain infrastructure and participate in the long-term growth of Gen6.

For users who do not want to run or host their own validator, Gen6 is preparing a list of trusted **SLA Validator Providers** in this wiki.

These providers can help operate and maintain a Gen6 validator on your behalf, making it easier to participate in the network without managing the technical setup yourself.

We will list the Gen6 SLA validators in this wiki, so you can contact them if you don't want to run/host your Validator on your own.

Currently, we have partnered with 5 trusted entities that will offer running Gen6 (and other) validators for you.

### What Is an SLA Validator Provider?

An SLA Validator Provider is an external infrastructure partner that offers validator hosting and maintenance services.

This may include:

* validator node setup;
* hosting and uptime monitoring;
* software updates;
* basic infrastructure maintenance;
* technical support;
* validator operation guidance.

This option is designed for users who want validator participation, but prefer to rely on experienced infrastructure providers instead of running the validator independently.

### Current Status

At the moment, Gen6 has partnered with **5 entities** that plan to offer validator hosting services for Gen6 and other blockchain networks.

We will publish the list of available SLA Validator Providers in this wiki so community members can contact them directly.

### Estimated Cost

The expected monthly cost for running **1 SLA-hosted validator** is currently estimated to be approximately:

> **$35 – $80 per month**

The final cost may depend on the provider, server specifications, support level, and additional services included.

### Important Note

Gen6 does not require every validator owner to use an SLA provider. You are free to run and host your validator independently if you have the technical knowledge and infrastructure to do so. In fact, this is the preferred way for security and decentralization.

The SLA provider option is simply a more convenient path for users who want professional hosting support.

### In Short

> **You can run your Gen6 validator yourself (best) or pay an SLA Validator Provider to handle the technical operation for you.**

The goal is to make validator participation accessible, reliable and scalable as the Gen6 network grows.