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Iagon Storage Node GUI

Iagon Storage Node is a cross-platform desktop application which allows users to share their storage on the Iagon network to earn rewards.

Introduction

Welcome to the installation guide for Iagon Storage Node, a desktop application that empowers users to securely store files with ease. This document provides step-by-step instructions to help you install and set up Iagon Storage Node on your Windows, Linux, or macOS system.

Download the Installation Package

Visit https://github.com/Iagonorg/mainnet-node-GUI/releases/latest to download the installation package for your operating system.

Installation Steps

Windows

  • Double-click the downloaded installer to begin the installation.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
  • Once the installation is complete, Iagon Storage Node is ready to use.

Linux

  • Download AppImage file
  • Open a terminal window.
  • Navigate to the directory where the installation package is located.
  • Enter the following command to make it executable
    • for eg: chmod +rwx ./ Iagon-Storage-Node_1.0.1
  • Double-click on it to run it.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
  • Once the installation is complete, Iagon Storage Node is ready to use.

MacOS

  • Double-click the downloaded DMG file to mount the disk image.
  • Drag the Iagon Storage Node application icon to the Applications folder.
  • Eject the Iagon Storage Node disk image.
  • Open the Applications folder and locate Iagon Storage Node.
  • Double-click to launch the application.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
  • Once the installation is complete, Iagon Storage Node is ready to use.

Post-Installation Steps

Upon completion of the desktop application installation, users are required to register their device's node by following these steps:

  • Launch Application:
    • Open the Iagon Storage Node application on your device.
  • Configure API Port:
    • Specify the port for the Node to operate. The default port is randomly generated. Optionally, users may choose an available alternative port.
  • Select File Storage Path:
    • Choose a file path for Iagon Storage Node to store files. Ensure that the selected path has adequate free storage space and hit Evaluate.
  • Testing Phase:
    • The application will conduct a thorough test to validate the functionality of file uploads and downloads in the chosen storage path. This process may take a few minutes.
  • Authorization Key Retrieval:
    • Upon successful testing, users will be provided with an authorization key. Copy this key and securely store it for future use.

Following the aforementioned steps, the setup process concludes, and users will be automatically redirected to the dashboard.

Within the dashboard, a "Regenerate Key" button is available to generate an authorization key, crucial for registering a node in the provider dashboard. It is important to note that this key can be generated only once. Upon successful registration of a node in the provider dashboard, users will observe the "Verified" text confirming the completion of the registration process.

Steps to migrate to higher version

Restart you node desktop application. If new version has been released, system will automatically upgrade to latest version.