If you need to upgrade your node software to V2, please read the following information first:
1. Cancel/destroy instances currently running on Vultr or other VPS providers. We find the upgrade process works best if you start from Step 4 of these setup instructions.
2. Follow the instructions below using the new bash command provided to set up your servers again in order to run the V2 node software.
Vultr VPS Setup
- Navigate to your VPS. These instructions are for vultr.com.
- Create Vultr Account & Login
- Put in your credit card information. Check the box to link your card
- Click on + Deploy New Server
- Choose Server Type - Shared CPU
- Server Location - Choose the server closest to you
- Choose Plan-filter to Cloud Compute, then select the $5, 25 GB storage option.
- Automatic Backups - Disable and check the box stating that you understand the risks.
- Select "Configure"
- Operating System- Debian (make sure the 11X64 version is selected). Older versions will not work.
- Nothing is entered in the Server Settings.
- In the Server Hostname and Label section, you can name the node whatever you'd like.
- Select IPv6 and un-check IPv4
- Select "Deploy"
- On the "Products" page, you will see the different server instances you have started. You will need to wait until it says "Running" under the "Status" column.
- Click the server's name (the name you chose during setup) to go to the server's Home Screen.
- On this page, find the username and password; you'll need them later. The username by default is "root." Copy the password by clicking the icon next to the hidden phrase.
- To open the console, click the computer icon in the top right of the page.
- The console will display one of two things:
- A long list of words. If you encounter this, press Enter, and the system will ask you to log in.
- A prompt to log in.
- To log in, enter "root" as the username and press Enter. For the password, there is a small gray button with an arrow on the left side of the terminal. Click this button to display a list of icons. Click the clipboard icon, then paste the password you copied earlier into the text box that appears. Click the "paste" button that appeared with the text box. *IMPORTANT* The password you pasted into the text box will disappear, but it will NOT display anything in the console - this is by design. Close the icon list by clicking the arrow button again, then press Enter. If everything was done correctly, you should see a message that says you have logged in.
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Paste the following command into the console using the same method you used for the password, then press Enter. **Please make sure you are copying the entire command, starting with the word "bash."
bash <(curl -s https://download.switchrewardcard.com/node-binaries/v2.6.1-b/linux.sh)
- You will be prompted to log in to your Switch account. Enter the email address you used for your Switch account.
- You will be prompted to enter your Switch account password. Type in your password. *Please note, Vultr will not display your password, but be assured it is being entered. Click Enter. **If you are struggling to enter your password correctly, open the clipboard feature in Vultr and enter the password there so you can visualize it. Click Paste and then close the clipboard and hit Enter.
- You will then be prompted to name your node. We suggest naming it the same as your Vultr server name. Click Enter.
- The server should show that the configuration is complete and you are ready to run your node.
- You have completed your VPS setup for one node. Repeat this process for each node.
*NOTE* Using the Snapshot feature through Vultr is not supported for running Switch Nodes.
Make sure you confirm your nodes have been set up correctly by reviewing this article:
How do I know my Node is running on my VPS? – Switch (switchrewardcard.com)
*NOTE* You are unable to set up a VPS if you are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network)