Building a node
There are a number of paths to set up a FIO Node. This section walks through several paths for different types of users. We encourage you to ask questions about block production, running an API node, and any other node-related questions in the FIO Mainnet Telegram channel.
This section contains the following content:
Content | Summary |
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Building from source | Describes how to compile and build a node from source. Building from source is only recommended for Producers and other advanced developers. |
Docker installation | This is the fastest method for installing a FIO API node. It leverages Docker to install FIO .deb files. |
Manual installation | This is the simplest method for installing a FIO API node. This install method does not require Docker and describes how to manually install and sync a FIO API node. |
Enabling fio-wallet | Important information if you use the fio-wallet (keosd) to manage your user’s keys. |
V1 History configuration | Configuration information if the light-history (v1 history) feature is needed. |
nodeos Replay | Instructions on speeding up node setup by replaying from a snapshot, blocks.log, or V1 History archive. |
Validating your node | Information on validating your node once you have it up and running. |
Summary Script | Script to perform a manual installation of the FIO blockchain with optional snapshot/history startup. |
Install Cleanup | Instructions on how to remove a FIO installation and cleanup your node of FIO install artifacts. |