> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://surftest.gitbook.io/axelar-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://surftest.gitbook.io/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings.md).

# Server settings

In this section we:

* [Initial Information](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/initial-information.md) - Decide on the technical requirements for the server.
* [Server rental](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/server-rental.md) - Rent a server from the provider you like.
* [Installing the necessary programs](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/installing-the-necessary-programs.md) that will be required for the further installation of the Axelar node.
* [SWAP file](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/swap-file.md) - to improve server performance (increase RAM).
* [Opening the ports](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/opening-the-ports.md) required for Axelar to work.
* [Monitoring](/axelar-wiki/english/server-settings/monitoring.md) - install Net Data to monitor server load parameters. 

At the end of the "Server settings" stage, let's move on to security setup 🔐.