The easiest way to set up an Akash provider using a web-based interface—no command line required!
The Provider Console is a user-friendly web application that guides you through provider setup with a visual interface.
What is Provider Console?
Provider Console is a web-based application designed to simplify the process of becoming an Akash provider. It provides:
- Visual Setup Wizard - Step-by-step guided configuration
- No CLI Required - Everything through the browser
- Automated Installation - Handles Kubernetes and provider setup
- Real-Time Monitoring - View provider status and earnings
- Web-Based Management - Manage your provider from anywhere
Why Provider Console?
**Advantages
- Easiest to use - No command line experience needed
- Fastest setup - 1-2 hours to get online
- Guided process - Step-by-step wizard
- Lower learning curve - Great for beginners
- Visual feedback - See status in real-time
Considerations
- Less customization - Fewer configuration options
- Web dependency - Requires browser access
- Best for smaller setups - Optimized for 1-3 nodes
- Still requires hardware - Need a server to run on
Quick Start
Step 1: Access Provider Console
Visit: provider-console.akash.network
Step 2: Connect Your Wallet
- Connect your Keplr or Leap wallet
- Ensure you have 5+ AKT for deposits
Step 3: Follow the Setup Wizard
- Enter server details
- Configure provider settings
- Set pricing
- Deploy!
What It Handles
The Provider Console automates:
- **Server preparation
- **Kubernetes installation
- **Provider software deployment
- **Certificate management
- **Network configuration
- **Initial pricing setup
Prerequisites
Before starting:
- Server requirements:
- Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04
- 4+ CPU cores, 8+ GB RAM
- 100+ GB storage
- Root/sudo access
- Static IP or DDNS
- AKT wallet with 5+ AKT
- Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Brave)
- SSH access to your server
Supported Features
Included
- **Basic provider setup
- **Pricing configuration
- **Provider monitoring
- **Deployment management
Advanced Features
For GPU support, persistent storage, or IP leases, you may need to use:
Best For
Provider Console is ideal for:
- First-time providers
- Testing Akash provider operations
- Small to medium setups (1-3 nodes)
- Users without extensive CLI experience
- Quick evaluation of provider economics
Consider other methods for:
- Large multi-node clusters (10+ nodes)
- Custom network configurations
- Advanced GPU setups
- Production data center deployments
Post-Setup
After setup completes:
- Monitor your provider - Check console dashboard
- Test with deployment - Deploy a sample app
- Tune pricing - Adjust based on demand
- Review operations - See Operations
Alternative Methods
Want more control?
- Provider Playbook → - Automated with Ansible
- Kubespray → - Full manual control
Support
- Discord: discord.akash.network - #providers channel
Ready to start? Visit Provider Console →
