Setting up a Nexus Node on your VPS involves several steps, from installing dependencies to configuring your Prover ID. Follow these instructions carefully to ensure smooth installation and operation.
Step 1: Update and Upgrade Your VPS
Run the following commands to update and upgrade the system:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Install Required Dependencies
Install essential tools and libraries with this command:
sudo apt install curl iptables build-essential git wget lz4 jq make gcc nano automake autoconf tmux htop nvme-cli pkg-config libssl-dev libleveldb-dev tar clang bsdmainutils ncdu unzip libleveldb-dev -y
Step 3: Install Rust
Set up Rust by executing:
sudo curl https://sh.rustup.rs -sSf | sh
source $HOME/.cargo/env
export PATH="$HOME/.cargo/bin:$PATH"
rustup update
Step 4: Install Protocol Buffers Compiler
Run the following:
sudo apt install -y protobuf-compiler
Step 5: Install Screen
Install screen for session management:
sudo apt install screen
Start a new screen session for Nexus:
screen -S nexus
Step 6: Install Nexus CLI
Download and install the Nexus CLI:
sudo curl https://cli.nexus.xyz/install.sh | sh
Configure Prover ID
Obtain Prover ID:
Go to the Nexus beta website.
Inspect the local storage application to find the
flutter.prover-id.Copy the Prover ID.
Edit the Prover ID Configuration:
cd .nexus/ nano prover-idPaste your copied Prover ID into the file.
Remove the default Prover ID.
Save changes by pressing
CTRL+X, thenY, and hitEnter.
Running the Nexus Node
Return to the home directory:
cd $HOMERestart the Nexus installation script:
sudo curl https://cli.nexus.xyz/install.sh | sh
Useful Commands
Exit the screen session: Press
CTRL+A+D.Resume the screen session:
screen -r nexus
By following these steps, your Nexus Node should be up and running smoothly. If you encounter any errors, use CTRL+C to stop and troubleshoot.
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