A bash script to assist in setup/creation of ZelCash Node
NOTE: This installation guide is provided as is with no warranties of any kind.
NOTE: This version of the script (v2.0) automatically detects your IP address, but also allows you to enter one manually. It will also give you the option to create a swap file.
If you follow the steps and use a newly installed Ubuntu Server 18.04 VPS, it will assist in configuring and start your Node.
- ZEL Collateral (10K Basic / 25K Super / 100K BAMF)
- VPS running Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (benchmark requirements can't be guaranteed for servers that the team hasn't tested)
- Controller wallet (ZelCore or ZelCash Swing Wallet)
- SSH client such as Putty
- Create a new VPS or use existing one.
VPS resource configuration is as follows: You can use Vultr: https://goo.gl/86MVfW or Digital Ocean: https://goo.gl/i3HFWr
For Basic, you can use Vultr $20/mo (60GB SSD/2xCPU/4GB RAM) or DO $20/mo (80GB SSD/2xCPU/4GB RAM)
For Super, you can use Vultr $80/mo (200GB SSD/6xCPU/8GB RAM) or DO $40/mo (160GB SSD/4xCPU/8GB RAM)
For BAMF, you can use DO $160/mo (640GB SSD/8xCPU/32GB RAM)
- Connect to your VPS server console using PuTTY terminal program, login as root and create new su user:
adduser <YOURUSERNAME>
usermod -aG sudo <YOURUSERNAME>
reboot -n- Follow instructions to Create ZelNode Key using ZelCore Wallet
https://github.com/zelcash/zelcash/wiki/ZelNode-Control-Wallet-Guide-%7C-ZelCore
Launch Full Node Wallet & go to Tools | Open ZelNode Management | Create ZelNode Key
Click ZelNode Key to copy to clipboard
- Download scrypt & begin installation of ZelNode
PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE LOGGED IN AS YOUR USERNAME BEFORE RUNNING THIS SCRIPT (NOT SU)
cd ~
sudo wget -O zelnode.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Goose-Tech/ZelNodeInstallv2/master/zelnodev2.sh && sudo chmod u+x zelnode.sh && sudo ./zelnode.shFollow instructions to run the install script which will install and configure your node with all necessary options. Be ready to paste your ZelNode Key when asked.
NOTE: This process may take anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, depending on your VPS HW specs.
Once the script completes, it will output the wallet info, which shows the sync status. Make sure blocks is > 0.
A special thank you to alltank fam, dk808, & Skyslayer for their contributions to this scrypt, and the ZelCash Team for debugging and assistance.
If you found this script helpful, please consider donating:
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