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# Choosing a Platform

A bonder can be run on any setup you are comfortable with. The preferred method is to run the bonder locally, but there is nothing stopping you from running it on a virtual private server (VPC) on the Cloud.

To see an example of an EC2 setup, check out the link below.

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[EC2 Setup](/developer-docs/hop-node/running-a-hop-bonder/choosing-a-platform/ec2-setup.md)
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When you make your choice, continue onto the next section to prepare for the installation of the bonder client.