Aethir Checker Node Setup on Linux VPS
Minimum requirements
1x CPU cores, 64GB+ RAM, 10GB Diskspace
Difficulty grade:
Beginner
33%
Aethir Checker Node Setup on Linux VPS
Minimum requirements
1x CPU cores, 64GB+ RAM, 10GB Diskspace
Difficulty grade:
Beginner
33%
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Step-by-Step GUIDE
Disclaimer
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Section 1: Connecting to the VPS
To access your VPS, you have two options
- Built-in Console: Most providers (e.g., DigitalOcean) offer a web-based console in their dashboard — no setup required.
- SSH Method: Use PowerShell or PuTTY on Windows, or Terminal on macOS/Linux — most VPS use
rootas the default username.
Run this command:
ssh username@your_server_ipReplace username and your_server_ip with your actual VPS login credentials. You’ll be prompted to enter the password to complete the login.
Example: ssh root@192.0.2.123
Section 2: Installing and Running the Node
Version to be installed: V1.0.2.0
Step 1: Log In as Root using the command below
Step 2: Download the CLI Version of the Aethir Checker Node Software
Download the software using wget:
wget https://checker-mainet-s3.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/as/AethirCheckerCLI-linux-1.0.2.0-as.tar.gz
Note: The download link for the software varies based on your location. Follow these steps to get the correct link:
1. Go to the owner portal to find the appropriate download link for your region.
2. Locate the “CLI for Linux” under the “Download Checker Client” section.
3. Right-click on the “CLI for Linux” link and select “Copy Link Address.”
4. Replace the URL in the wget command in Step 2 with the one you just copied.
Step 3: Extract the Downloaded Software
tar -xvf AethirCheckerCLI-linux-1.0.2.0-as.tar.gz
Step 4: Install Screen
sudo apt install screen
Step 5: Create a Screen Session Named “Aethir”
screen -S Aethir
Step 6: Identify Your Directory
ls
Step 7: Change to the Correct Directory
cd AethirCheckerCLI-linux-as
Step 8: Run the Install Script
sudo ./install.sh
Step 9: Reload System and Service Manager
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
Step 10: Start the Aethir Checker Node Application
sudo ./AethirCheckerCLI
Step 11: Accept Terms and Conditions
Press the y key to accept the terms and conditions. If this does not work, proceed to the next steps.
Step 12: Create a New Wallet
aethir wallet create
Step 13: Delegate your license on the Aethir owner portal
Visit the Aethir Owner Portal and connect your wallet. Delegate your license using the public key shown in your terminal.
Step 14: Approve Delegation on the Linux Console
Note: Ensure your text editor does not autocorrect the command. It must be --all (two hyphens).
aethir license approve --all
Step 15: Check if the Application is Running
aethir license summary
Step 16: Verify on the Aethir Owner Portal
Log in to the Aethir Owner Portal to confirm your node is active.
Step 17: Minimize the Screen or Close the Console
To detach from the screen session without stopping the node:
Press Ctrl + A, then D
To reattach the session later:
screen -r
Congratulations, you have now successfully installed your Aethir Checker Node.
