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# Switching Network

#### Stop the algorand service

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```bash
sudo systemctl stop algorand
```

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#### Go to directory

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```bash
cd /var/lib/algorand/genesis/mainnet
```

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#### Copy the mainnet genesis

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```bash
sudo cp genesis.json /var/lib/algorand/
```

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## Start Node

Start the node to make sure you're already switched in mainnet.

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```bash
sudo systemctl start algorand
```

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Check your node after start the service.

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```bash
goal node status -d /var/lib/algorand
```

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Here is the result if you're already set up to testnet.

<figure><img src="/files/zaghdF9Bf1oL5GBYNfD4" alt=""><figcaption><p>example screenshot from testnet</p></figcaption></figure>