How to install

The page provides step-by-step instructions for installing ITA Blockchain Masternode, including system requirements, preparing the environment, configuring the client and connecting to the network.

1. System Requirements

Before installing a masternode, ensure that your server meets the minimum or recommended requirements to guarantee stable and efficient operation.

Minimum Requirements

• CPU: 4 vCPU

• RAM: 8 GB

• Storage: 100 GB SSD

• Internet Connection: 100 Mbit/s

• Uptime: 99%

Recommended Requirements

• CPU: 8 vCPU

• RAM: 12 GB

• Storage: 250 GB SSD

• Internet Connection: 100 Mbit/s

• Uptime: 99%

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2. Environment Preparation

• Operating System

Only Linux is supported. It is recommended to use Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or newer.

• Install Dependencies

Ensure the following packages are installed

sudo apt update
sudo apt install curl nano wget tar tmux -y

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3. Downloading the Client

The source code and masternode software are provided upon request. Each node requires a unique activation key, which is issued individually to users who have purchased access.

To obtain the client, contact ITA Blockchain’s official support team via email or Telegram.

• Email - [e-mail]

• NoName - https://t.me/NoName_Pac
• Henuz - https://t.me/Henuz

Once your request is approved, you will receive a download link for the client and a personal activation key.

Download the provided archive and store the activation key in a secure location.

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4. Installing and Configuring the Client

• Create a Working Directory

mkdir -p ~/ita-mn && cd ~/ita-mn

Place the downloaded archive in the created directory.

• Extract the Archive

tar -xvzf ita-mnode-linux.tar.gz

After extraction, the following files will appear in the working directory:

1. ita - Masternode executable file

2. activate - Activation executable file for the node using a personal key

3. init.sh - Script for initializing the masternode

4. run.sh - Script for starting the masternode

5. p2p.sh - Script for connecting to other clients in the network

• Activate the Masternode

The first step is to activate the masternode in the ITA Blockchain network

./activate --activate=XXXX

Replace XXXX with a unique activation key that is provided individually. You can get the key only from the project team.

Important: Ensure the activation key is correct. An invalid key will result in activation failure.

• Initialize the Masternode

After successful activation, run the initialization process. This command creates the necessary configuration files and directories for the masternode.

./init.sh

After executing this command, the masternode will be ready to run.

5. Starting the Node

• Create a new tmux session

tmux new -s ita-node

Use tmux to run the masternode in the background, creating a new session.

• Start the Masternode

./run.sh

To detach from the active tmux session without stopping the process, press Ctrl+B, then D.

• Connect to the Network

./p2p.sh

This step establishes a connection with other nodes and begins synchronizing with the network.

6. Log Monitoring

To view active tmux sessions, run:

tmux list-sessions

If the masternode is running in the ita-node session, connect to it to view logs:

tmux attach-session -t ita-node

To exit the active session without stopping the process, press Ctrl+B, then D.

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Regularly update the executable files and scripts when new releases are issued to ensure your masternode operates without interruptions.