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.

1. ZEL Collateral (10K Basic / 25K Super / 100K BAMF)
2. VPS running Linux Ubuntu 16.04 (benchmark requirements can't be guaranteed for servers that the team hasn't tested)
3. Controller wallet (ZelCore or ZelCash Swing Wallet)
4. SSH client such as Putty

1. 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)

2. Connect to your VPS server console using PuTTY terminal program, login as root and create new su user:

adduser <YOURUSERNAME>
usermod -aG sudo <YOURUSERNAME>
exec su - <YOURUSERNAME>

3. 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

4. (Back on VPS) Download scrypt & begin installation of ZelNode

cd ~
sudo wget -O zelnode.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zelcash/ZelNodeInstallv2/master/zelnodev2.sh && sudo chmod u+x zelnode.sh && sudo ./zelnode.sh

Follow 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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