diff --git a/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md b/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md index 5d005f3935..b92a13779b 100644 --- a/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md +++ b/_i18n/en/resources/user-guides/remote_node_gui.md @@ -24,25 +24,32 @@ The main menu (`Welcome to Monero` screen) will open. At the bottom left, click ![Advanced Mode](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/advanced_mode.avif){:width="600px"} -## Finding a public remote node +## Finding a remote node -First, you will need to find a public remote node to connect to. The website [moneroworld.com](https://moneroworld.com/#nodes) has some great resources about remote nodes, and the website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of functioning remote nodes. +First, you will need to find a node to connect to. -## Configuring your wallet to connect to a custom public remote node +It is important to note that there are publicly advertised remote nodes which are run by malicious actors with the sole purpose of deanonymizing users. + +It is highly recommended that you either A) Run your own node, or B) Use a Trusted remote node - one that is controlled by someone that you trust. + +Though highly discouraged, you may opt to use an untrusted remote node. To maximize privacy, Tor or I2P nodes are preferred. The website [monero.fail](https://monero.fail) has a list of such nodes. + +## Configuring your wallet to connect to a custom remote node When opening your wallet, a pop up will appear with the option `Use custom settings`. Click on it, and you will be sent to `Settings` > `Node` page. If you don't see this pop up, go to `Settings` > `Node` page. ![Configure Remote Node](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/remote_node_config.avif){:width="600px"} -![Configure Remote Node 2](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/remote_node_config-2.avif){:width="600px"} -On this page select `Remote Node`. +On the following page, select `Remote Node`. + +In the `Address` field you will enter the address (or IP) of the node that you want to connect to, and in `Port` field you will enter the port of the node. -In `Address` you should fill the address of the remote node that you want to connect to. This address might look like `node.moneroworld.com` or it could look like any IP address. +Example: If a node is listed as `node.getmonero.org:18089`, the address is `node.getmonero.org` and the port is `18089`. Note: `node.getmonero.org:18089` is for illustration purposes only. It is not a real node address. -In `Port` you should fill the port of the remote node. If a remote node is listed as `node.moneroworld.com:18089`, the address is `node.moneroworld.com` and the port is `18089`. The default port is `18081`, but it can vary depending on the node you are connecting to. +![Configure Remote Node 2](/img/resources/user-guides/en/remote_node/remote_node_config-2.avif){:width="600px"} -If your remote node requires authentication, you can enter a username in `Daemon username` and a password in `Daemon password`. +If the node requires authentication, you can enter the username in `Daemon username` and the password in `Daemon password`. -Finally, click on `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect. +Finally, click on the `Connect` button and wait for your wallet to connect.