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Add validator registration link (#4229)

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Please note some of the information and instructions described here may change Please note some of the information and instructions described here may change
in future releases. in future releases.
### Beta Testnet Overview ### Overview
The testnet features a validator running at testnet.solana.com, which The testnet features a validator running at testnet.solana.com, which
serves as the entrypoint to the cluster for your validator. serves as the entrypoint to the cluster for your validator.
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There is a **#validator-support** Discord channel available to reach other There is a **#validator-support** Discord channel available to reach other
testnet participants, https://discord.gg/pquxPsq. testnet participants, https://discord.gg/pquxPsq.
Also we'd love it if you choose to register your validator node with us at
https://forms.gle/LfFscZqJELbuUP139.
### Machine Requirements ### Machine Requirements
Since the testnet is not intended for stress testing of max transaction Since the testnet is not intended for stress testing of max transaction
throughput, a higher-end machine with a GPU is not necessary to participate. throughput, a higher-end machine with a GPU is not necessary to participate.
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``` ```
### Sharing Metrics From Your Validator ### Sharing Metrics From Your Validator
If you'd like to share metrics perform the following steps before starting the If you have obtained a metrics username/password from the Solana maintainers to
validator node: help us monitor the health of the testnet, please perform the following steps
before starting the validator node to activate metrics reporting:
```bash ```bash
export u="username obtained from the Solana maintainers" export u="username obtained from the Solana maintainers"
export p="password obtained from the Solana maintainers" export p="password obtained from the Solana maintainers"