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# node\_exporter Target

## node\_exporter Target

Edit the node\_exporter configuration file in the `/etc/prometheus/files_sd/stakelocal/other` directory.

```bash
sudo nano /etc/prometheus/files_sd/stakelocal/other/node_exporter.yml
```

It should look like the following.

```yaml
    - targets: ['127.0.0.1:9100']
      labels:
        host: 'Default Host'
        service: 'Node Exporter'
        client: 'Node Exporter'
```

If this instance of node\_exporter is accessible at a different IP address or port, update those in the `targets` line.

Update the `host` or `service` labels, as needed. See [About Stake Local Labels](/dashboard-installation/prometheus-jobs-and-targets/about-stake-local-labels.md) for label definitions.

Save the file and exit the editor.

An example target file could look like the following.

```
    - targets: ['127.0.0.1:9100']
      labels:
        host: 'host043'
        service: 'Node Exporter'
        client: 'Node Exporter'
```


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