> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://launchnodes.gitbook.io/presync-beacon/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://launchnodes.gitbook.io/presync-beacon/pre-synced-beacon-node-prysmatic/connecting-validators-to-the-pre-synced-beacon-node.md).

# Connecting validators to the pre-Synced beacon node

Having set your Beacon node up you can stake Ethereum as a solo staker by connecting your own Validator nodes to it on AWS. Click [here](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-jdqyf2ovwxyfu?sr=0-1\&ref_=beagle\&applicationId=AWSMPContessa) to subscribe and set up your Validator nodes to build your own, completely autonomous staking operation.

To configure your own validator node to the pre-Synched beacon node (In the same instance), you can refer to this [Prysm documentation](https://docs.prylabs.network/docs/install/install-with-script#step-5-run-a-validator-using-prysm).

1. Go to EC2, and select your Beacon node instance.
2. From the below dashboard, select security.
3. Open the security groups. 
4. In the Inbound rules dashboard, click on Edit inbound rules. 
5. Click on add rule. 
6. Select 

:arrow\_right:Type= Custom TCP. 

:arrow\_right:Port range = 4000. 

:arrow\_right:Source = \<IP address of the instance you want to run on your validator on>

&#x20; 7\. Save rules.

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Now, your IP address is whitelisted and your validator node will be able to connect to the Pre-synched Beacon node. Follow [Prysm documentation](https://docs.prylabs.network/docs/install/install-with-script#step-5-run-a-validator-using-prysm) for further instructions.
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