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AurelienFT edited this page Jun 3, 2022 · 11 revisions

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Installing a node

Right now 4 cores and 8 GB of RAM should be enough to run a node, but it might increase in the future. More info in the FAQ.

From binaries

If you just wish to run a Massa node without compiling it yourself, you can simply get the latest binary (download below and go the the next step: Running a node)

From source code

Otherwise, if you wish to run a Massa node from source code, here are the steps to follow:

On Ubuntu / MacOS

  • on Ubuntu, these libs must be installed: sudo apt install pkg-config curl git build-essential libssl-dev
  • install rustup: curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
  • configure path: source $HOME/.cargo/env
  • check rust version: rustc --version
  • install nigthly: rustup toolchain install nightly
  • set it as default: rustup default nightly
  • check rust version: rustc --version
  • clone this repo: git clone --branch testnet https://github.com/massalabs/massa.git

On Windows

Set up your Rust environment

  • On Windows, you should first follow the indications from Microsoft to be able to run on a Rust environment here.
    • Install Visual Studio (recommended) or the Microsoft C++ Build Tools
    • Once Visual Studio is installed, click on C++ Build Tool. Select on the right column called "installation details" the following packages:
      • MSCV v142 -- VS 2019
      • Windows 10 SDK
      • C++ CMake tools for Windows
      • Testing Tools Core Feature
    • Click install on the bottom right to download & install those packages
  • Install Rust, to be downloaded here
  • Install Git for windows, to be downloaded here

Clone the Massa Git Repository

  • Open Windows Power Shell

    • To clone the latest distributed version, type: git clone --branch testnet https://github.com/massalabs/massa.git

  • Change default Rust to nightly

    • Type: rustup default nightly

Next step

Clone this wiki locally