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How to Run an RPC Node

Requirements:

  • CPU: 1 vCPU
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Disk: 25 GB HDD or higher
  • Open TCP Ports: 8231, 8085
  • Open UDP Port: 7621

Setup on Ubuntu Server:​

  1. Update OS:
sudo apt update
  1. Install Java:
apt install openjdk-19-jre-headless
  1. Install the validator node software and config file:
wget https://github.com/pwrlabs/PWR-Validator-Node/raw/main/validator.jar
wget https://github.com/pwrlabs/PWR-Validator-Node/raw/main/config.json
  1. Set Up your Password:
sudo nano password
  • Enter your desired password.
  • Press Ctrl + x to close.
  • Press Y to confirm saving the password.
  1. Running in the Background: If you wish to run the node in the background, ensuring it remains active after closing the terminal, utilize the nohup command:
nohup sudo java -jar validator.jar --rpc

Congratulations, you've now set up and run a PWR Chain RPC node!