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# Liquidity as Utility

Liquidity as Utility software VPN guide.

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If you aren't staking on <https://stake.spiderdao.io> or <https://mine.spiderdao.io> please visit the pages below to get started then come back to this guide.
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[Spider Nests](/spiderdao/guides/spider-nests.md)
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[Distribution Program](/spiderdao/guides/distribution-program.md)
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### Step 1

#### Download WireGuard binaries (installation files)

* Windows: <https://download.wireguard.com/windows-client/wireguard-installer.exe>
* macOS: <https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wireguard/id1451685025?ls=1&mt=12>

```bash
Debian
# apt install wireguard

Fedora
# sudo dnf install wireguard-tools

Arch
# sudo pacman -S wireguard-tools
```

* Install the program

### Step 2:

#### OPTION 1

* Visit [https://mine.spiderdao.io](https://mine.spiderdao.io/#/?utm_source=Medium\&utm_medium=Ann\&utm_campaign=LauAnn)
* Select the pool are you staking
* Check if you are eligible for the VPN

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTjy56esZJCinENlOMy%2F-MTjyIkZHj_n77rWCU_5%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=b148f8f9-60b0-472a-b783-81e423b8a693)

#### OPTION 2:

* Visit [https://lau.spiderdao.io](https://lau.spiderdao.io/#/?utm_source=Medium\&utm_medium=Ann\&utm_campaign=LauAnn)
* Input the address you are staking with
* Click on **“Check ETH Address”**

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTk1YUSjcREE9WTxGOy%2F-MTk1jTLRIlUXFyBU97T%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=08318cec-2d05-4ce7-8d40-36f40052fa40)

### Step 3:

If your VPN status is **Active** (You are eligible for the VPN) then go to the **“2. COMPLETE VPN ACCESS FORM”** on [https://lau.spiderdao.io](https://lau.spiderdao.io/#/?utm_source=Medium\&utm_medium=Ann\&utm_campaign=LauAnn)

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTk1YUSjcREE9WTxGOy%2F-MTk2x3i5ZiXl1gCVdW8%2Ftempsnip.png?alt=media\&token=9d9f52eb-ed28-44eb-bc60-06d94f77557c)

* Complete the Form by inputting your information
* After completing the form click “Submit form”
* Wait for the form confirmation message

### Step 4

* After completing the form, go to the “**3. DOWNLOAD VPN ACCESS**” tab.
* Input the email address and the password you submitted in the previous form
* Choose a VPN Location
* After inputting your information, click “**Send Form”**

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTk3Sj2rVkbUIlKkXSG%2F-MTk4CrqWAj06_r47XDU%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=35ce92c5-608f-4493-b98b-2e48f4b30b40)

* A small window will appear, click on the “Download” button

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTjy56esZJCinENlOMy%2F-MTjym57PzofFDU3xKUM%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=fefc03c1-ee91-4d6d-ad50-5869717d6742)

### Step 5

* Open the WireGuard program you installed in **Step 1.**
* Click on **“Add Tunnel”**

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTjy56esZJCinENlOMy%2F-MTjypdLZuXECWN0xrYz%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ef7d90f0-614a-414d-8d4d-4445ede6f592)

* Select the file that you downloaded in **Step 4.** And click **Open.**

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTjy56esZJCinENlOMy%2F-MTjyttQ7_cbN5tqMNXh%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5ddcbabf-3f8e-4419-81cf-0f2ce97e8a05)

* Select the location and click **Activate.** After that, the VPN should start working.

![](https://2528379179-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MTjEmdl61d51E6n5ko7%2F-MTjy56esZJCinENlOMy%2F-MTjywbCTYNCRweTuz8T%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ee7d40a8-bb15-4ee6-b6f1-7e2cebe24bc9)