1. First of all, purchase a server from AEZA, Contabo or Spacecore.
We’ve started using the AEZA service more due to its high reliability and speed. However, you can also choose Contabo.
Server specifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- 8 vCPU
- 8 GB RAM (better with 16GB RAM)
- SSD drive (NVME recommended) with at least 100GB storage
2. Set up the server on your PC.
Log in using the command root@ip.
But before that, we recommend securing your server. Read more in our article.
3. Check the ports before installation.
The INK node uses the following ports: TCP ports: 8545
8546
30303
9222
7300
6060
Before installing the node, make sure these ports are not in use.
What are ports and what role do they play in nodes? — Read more
4. Install the script.
Run the following command and download:
sudo bash -c 'git clone https://github.com/dknodes/inkDK.git && cd inkDK && chmod ugo+x inkDK.sh && ./inkDK.sh'
2. Install Node 🛠️
3. Restart Node 🔄
4. Shutdown Node 📦
5. Delete Node ❌
6. Check Logs for node-op-geth 📄
7. Check Logs for node-op-node 📄
8. Backup Your Generated Wallet 🖥️
9. Exit 🚪
To use the commands, press the appropriate number and then the “enter”.
Example Usage: Installing the Node
Step 1: Check the ports
Check the ports before installation with Command 1.
Step 2: Install Node
From the main menu, enter 2 to choose the Install Node option.
‼️️ After that, the installation kicks off. It’s going to download a file that’s over 30 GB. Once unpacked, the node will need more than 70 GB, so make sure your server has at least 100 GB of storage for the INK node.
🎉 Congrats, the node is installed!
Step 3: Check Logs
Enter command 6 and then 7 and check the node logs.
P.S.: We’re looking for a solution to ensure the logs pass successfully. Waiting on updates from the INK team.
All updates will be posted on our Telegram — subscribe.
Step 4: Backup Wallet
Enter 8 and backup your generated wallet.
Previous articles:
- Tutorial on Nodes | Part 1
- Where to buy servers for nodes
- Why Securing Your Server Is Important and How to Do It
- The Importance of Using Different Ports When Running Multiple Nodes on One Server
- What is Docker?
Nodes Guide:
- Unichain Node Per One Click
- Ocean Protocol Node Per One Click
- Hemi Network Node Management Manual
- BlockMesh Node Guide
- Nesa Node: Full Manual
- Nillion Network Node Per Two Clicks
- Elixir Node Per One Click
🗺️ All the info on nodes, giveaways, educational content, and research will be on our sources — DKNODES, GitHub, and X (Twitter).
Thanks for your attention, node runners!
