KIP Checker Node Setup on Linux VPS
Minimum requirements
1x CPU cores, 64GB+ RAM, 10GB Diskspace
Difficulty grade:
Beginner
33%
KIP 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
Step 1: Update Your System
To avoid compatibility issues, update your system packages:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
Step 2: Install Necessary Tools
You’ll need screen to manage processes and unzip to extract files. Install them using:
sudo apt install screen unzip -y
Create a new screen session for the KIP node:
screen -S kip
Step 3: Download the KIP Checker Node Application
Before downloading, always check for the latest version of the application. Visit the KIP Node dashboard, go to “Download Checker Client,” hover over “CLI for Linux,” right-click, and select “Copy URL” to get the latest version link.
Download the required software using:
wget https://kip-node-assets.kip.pro/kip-node-client-software/1.0.0/KIP-Checker-Node-Client-Linux-1.0.0.zip
Step 4: Extract the Application Files
Unzip the downloaded file (adjust filename if version is different):
unzip KIP-Checker-Node-Client-Linux-1.0.0.zip
Step 5: Navigate to the Unzipped Directory
Change to the directory where the application files are located:
cd KIP-Checker-Node-Client-Linux-1.0.0
To confirm your location, use:
pwd
Copy the displayed path (e.g., /root/KIP-Checker-Node-Client-Linux-1.0.0) for later use.
Step 6: Add Application Path to Environment Variables
Open .bashrc to add the path:
nano ~/.bashrc
Add this line at the end (replace path as needed):
export PATH=$PATH:/root/KIP-Checker-Node-Client-Linux-1.0.0
Save with CTRL+X, then Y, then Enter.
Step 7: Apply the Changes
source ~/.bashrc
Step 8: Create a Burner Wallet Address
This wallet connects your node to the NFT and handles delegation:
kipnode wallet create
Copy the displayed wallet address for Step 9.
Step 9: Delegate Your NFT
Go to the KIP Node dashboard and delegate your NFT to the wallet address you just created.
Step 10: Approve the Delegation on the Node
kipnode license approve --all
Step 11: Start the Node
kipnode license start --all
Step 12: Manage the Screen Session (IMPORTANT)
To minimize the screen session without stopping the node:
Press Ctrl + A, then D
To re-enter the screen session:
screen -r kip
Congratulations! You have successfully installed your KIP Checker Node.
Additional Useful Commands
Other helpful commands for managing your KIP Checker Node include:
- Accepting delegation for a particular license
- Importing an existing wallet
- Checking the license status
- Viewing the node’s reward statistics
