# Node Migration

In the event of a node crash or if you intend to move it to a new system or instance, you can perform a smooth migration by following these steps:

### Step 1: Download the latest permissioned Stader node CLI

* Visit the following link to download the latest version of Stader node CLI for permissioned node operators: [Download Stader node](node-registration-and-adding-validators/step-1-download-stader-node)



### Step 2: Install Stader node CLI

* After downloading the latest version of Stader node CLI, follow the provided instructions to install it by visiting the following link: [Install Stader node](node-registration-and-adding-validators/step-2-install-stader-node)



### Step 3: Recover your wallet

* You can recover your wallet using the wallet recover command : **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli wallet recover`**
* Enter your password and the wallet mnemonic to recover your wallet.



### Step 4: Check your node and validator status

After wallet recovery -

* To check the status of your node, using the following command: **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli node status`**
* To check the status of your validator, using the following command: **`~/bin/stader-permissioned-cli validator status`**



{% hint style="danger" %}
**Note:** Stader will not be responsible for the validator setup. Permissioned node operators are expected to generate their own validator keys and maintain them.
{% endhint %}
