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To use the HOPR network, you will need to create a HOPR Safe and install a hoprd node. There are two methods for installing a hoprd node, but before doing so, please read this page to ensure you are familiar with our waitlist policies and any prerequisites for running a node.
HOPR Safe
It is not possible to run a node without a HOPR Safe.
You will need a HOPR Safe to securely store your funds while operating a hoprd node. To create a HOPR Safe and run a node please follow the onboarding process here.
Note: You will need a minimum of 30,000 wxHOPR (10,000 wxHOPR if you have a Network Registry NFT) to run a node on the HOPR network. You can find options to purchase the necessary tokens here.
Waitlist
The Dufour release is currently permissioned. You will only be able to interact with other nodes once you have been added to the network by the HOPR association. This will likely take 1-2 weeks but may vary depending on your stake and whether or not you have a Network Registry NFT. You can find the additional details for this process here.
Hardware requirements
The minimum requirements for running hoprd on your device:
- Dual Core CPU ~ 2 GHz
- 4 GB RAM
- at least 3 GB Disk Space
Although it is recommended that you have at least 8 GB of RAM and 10 GB of disk space.
For VPS/Windows Users
Using a VPS is recommended if you are on Windows, as all the instructions for installing your node are for Linux/macOS users. A VPS, in general, is an ideal setup as you can use Tmux or Screen to run your node constantly in the background without needing your machine to be plugged in or turned on.
Installing your node through Docker will only run until you close your terminal for both your local machine and a VPS. This is why it is highly recommended you quickly familiarise yourself with tmux or screen before continuing.
If you intend to run your node locally, try and use a setup where your PC or machine can stay plugged in throughout the day. Otherwise, you can use a plug-n-play device such as Dappnode, which you can plug in and forget about.
Avado Support
Avado is no longer supported with the release of Dufour. Any software found on the Avado store is outdated and will not allow you to interact with anyone within the Dufour network. If you have an Avado device, it is strongly recommended you migrate its operating system to DappnodeOS. You can do so using the guide here.
Port Forwarding
For the Dufour release, every node must have port forwarding set up in order to be visible to other nodes on the network. You can read all about it here.
Installation Demo
You can view a complete walkthrough of the onboarding process in the video below, but please note:
- The video shows a VPS/Docker installation method and not Dappnode.
- The video does not show the node being restarted after the waitlist step. You will need to make sure you do this, as is recommended in the docs for Docker.
- The video does not mention port forwarding, but you will need to set this up in order for your node to be reachable by others on the network. You can read more about this here.
hoprd installation methods
We support two distribution mechanisms to install hoprd:
A Dappnode plug-n-play device, another quick setup and installation.
Using Docker, you can run hoprd on your device or a VPS.
You will interact with your node through the same Node Admin UI regardless of your installation method. All details for this can be found in the respective installation sections.