- NEVER let anyone install your Masternode for you! This guide will help you :)
- NEVER download files except from the Energi Wiki
https://docs.energi.software/unless at your own risk! - NEVER let anyone access your Masternode with ANY remote access tools (ssh, ftp, TeamViewer, etc.)
- I will NEVER direct message you unless you message me first. You can find
MooCat ( pool.easyx.cc ) #4182 UID: 409032031713099788on this Discord server: https://discord.gg/pUUJKYB - Only send your assets to the Energi Nexus. Make sure the URL is correct
https://nexus.energi.network/and the SSL certificate is valid. If you are using this guide, you are responsible for your assets and where you send them. As a courtousey we will remind you of this again.
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- Referral Links - An overview of referral links
Step 1 - Deploy a VPS instance
Step 2 - Connect to your VPS and complete basic setup
Step 3 - Install and run Energi Masternode Install script
Step 4 - Obtain & Deposit your collateral for the Masternode - Optional - Optional steps to complete
- Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting any issues
- Conclusion - Concluson and contact information
- Vultr - Get $100 USD free for the first month! https://www.vultr.com/?ref=8543730-6G
- Kucoin - A great exchange to buy Energi / NRG https://www.kucoin.com/ucenter/signup?rcode=24g7KdH
- Lbry - Get paid crypto to post videos. https://lbry.tv/$/invite/@leshacat:7
- Brave Browser - Surf the internet, block ads, earn crypto, and keep your privacy. https://brave.com/les666
- CoinSwitch - Swap between cryptos with multiple exchanges. https://coinswitch.co/?ref=6P01FNXZR1
- visit https://www.vultr.com/?ref=8543730-6G and sign up. Your account will be auto credited for $100 which expires at the end of the month (basically 1 month free) - Ensure it has the following requirements:
Operating System Ubuntu 18.04 x64 Ubuntu 18.04 x64
Hardware Minimum Recommended
CPU (Core) 1 x 1 GHz 2 x 2 GHz
RAM (Memory) 2 GB 4 GB
Storage 30 GB 30 GB
SWAP 2 GB 0 GB
- run
ssh [email protected](replace root username and IP) to ssh to your system - run
sudo passwd ;to change your root password - run
sudo apt update ; sudo apt upgrade -y ; sudo apt dist-upgrade -y ;to update your system - run
sudo apt install -y htop git logrotate net-tools psmisc;to install requirements - set up 2fa on your Vultr account
- set up swap space on your Vultr node
- run
bash -ic "$(wget -4qO- -o- raw.githubusercontent.com/energicryptocurrency/energi3-provisioning/master/scripts/linux/energi3-linux-installer.sh)" ; source ~/.bashrcto download and run the installer script - enter root password if asked
- press enter on main screen
- copy down the username + password for user
nrgstaker - press
yand press enter to confirm you've copied the information - press
aand press enter to selectnew install - enter
yornto enable 2fa- download Google Authenticator app
- scan the QR code shown on screen
- write down the backup codes
- enter
yto accept current 2fa codes
- energi core node will now download and install
- enter
yto download your keystore file to the VPS- upload your keystore file from your wallet to Firefox Send
- copy the URL to your keystore file, paste it into the console window and press enter
- your node is now set up and will be ready after downloading the blockchain
- download and install Energi wallet on another computer (not on the VPS) from https://docs.energi.software/en/downloads/myenergiwallet
- install and open the wallet
- click on
Create New Walletand then clickgenerate wallet - follow instructions and copy your backup codes and save them in safe place
- copy your Energi wallet receiving address
- visit https://www.kucoin.com/ucenter/signup?rcode=24g7KdH and sign up
- log in to your Kucoin account
- hover on your account name in the top right and click on
deposit - click the dropdown and select your currency to deposit
- copy the address, send the deposit to the address
- wait for confirmations
- trade the asset for BTC or ETH if it is not already
- click
marketsin the top left - enter your trading password
- type in
NRGand select eitherBTC-NRGorETH-NRGpair - click on the link
transferin the buy order form to transfer your BTC/ETH to your trading account - either place a limit order or select
marketand place an order - you need to buy 1000 NRG increments to run a masternode
- click on the link
transferon the sell order form to transfer your NRG to your main account - hover over your name in the top right
- click on withdraw
- copy your Energi wallet receiving address from above
- enter the amount, press send, and enter your trading password
- once received it will take about 1 hour for the funds to be added to your
staking balance - now you are ready to deposit your Masternode collateral
- visit the Energi Nexus. Make sure the URL is correct
https://nexus.energi.network/and the SSL certificate is valid. If you are using this guide, you are responsible for your assets and where you send them - click on
Masternodes - you can enter your Energi wallet receiving address to check the status of your node
- click on
Collateralon the left side menu - enter your Energi wallet receiving address and click on
Deposit Collateral- if it is greyed out you do not have enough NRG (need 1000) - login using your keystore file
- fill out the pre-filled form to send your collateral and click send
- wait for the transaction to confirm
- once you've received your MNRG Masternode collateral you can now announce your node
- visit the Energi Nexus. Make sure the URL is correct
- now you are ready to announce your Masternode
- visit the Energi Nexus. Make sure the URL is correct
https://nexus.energi.network/and the SSL certificate is valid. If you are using this guide, you are responsible for your assets and where you send them - click on
Masternodes - you can enter your Energi wallet receiving address to check the status of your node
- click on
Operationson the left side menu - click on
Announce Masternode - login using your keystore file
- fill out the pre-filled form to announce your masternode and click send
- wait for the transaction to confirm
- click on
Collateralon the left side menu - enter your Energi wallet receiving address
- watch your node status and balances on this page
- visit the Energi Nexus. Make sure the URL is correct
Example:
[ubuntu@server ~]$ sudo apt-get update
Ign http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security InRelease
Get:1 http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security Release.gpg [933 B]
...
Fetched 21.9 MB in 14s (1,537 kB/s)
Reading package lists... Done
W: GPG error: http://security.ubuntu.com trusty-security Release: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 40976EAF437D05B5 NO_PUBKEY 3B4FE6ACC0B21F32
W: GPG error: http://archive.canonical.com trusty Release: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 40976EAF437D05B5 NO_PUBKEY 3B4FE6ACC0B21F32
W: GPG error: http://archive.ubuntu.com trusty Release: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 40976EAF437D05B5 NO_PUBKEY 3B4FE6ACC0B21F32
W: GPG error: http://archive.ubuntu.com trusty-updates Release: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 40976EAF437D05B5 NO_PUBKEY 3B4FE6ACC0B21F32
[ubuntu@server ~]$
Solution:
Run the following command and replace SIGNATURE with the signature missing the PUBKEY from above:
[ubuntu@server ~]$ sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys SIGNATURE
Example:
[ubuntu@server ~]$ sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys 3B4FE6ACC0B21F32
I hope you've found this setup guide useful!
If you have any issues You can find MooCat ( pool.easyx.cc ) #4182 UID: 409032031713099788 on this Discord server: https://discord.gg/pUUJKYB
Issue tickets can also be submitted for help. Do NOT send sensitive information over Discord OR support tickets!
Good Day :)
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