> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://davestaxcp.gitbook.io/freewallet.io-user-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://davestaxcp.gitbook.io/freewallet.io-user-manual/common-questions-using-freewallet-faq/can-i-run-my-own-counterparty-server.md).

# Can I run my own Counterparty server?

Yes, although that requires a full bitcoin node and some technical knowledge.

<figure><img src="https://3285406617-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIHOAdveIkUtULHe7q3v2%2Fuploads%2FyIJDSn1u1FjjZdknkB8D%2Fcounterpartynode1.png?alt=media&amp;token=d1f96c72-750b-4172-9dc4-433fe43f9f8d" alt=""><figcaption><p>Counterparty.io Docs section explaining how to run a Counterparty Node</p></figcaption></figure>

Please refer to the [Counterparty Docs page](https://docs.counterparty.io/docs/basics/getting-started/) for details on how to setup a Counterparty Federated Node from the [Official Counterparty Website](https://www.counterparty.io/).&#x20;

<mark style="color:yellow;">If you are starting from scratch, it may take several days to download and index the bitcoin blockchain.</mark>