Rivalz zNode Setup on Linux VPS
Minimum requirements
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or higher, 2 GB of RAM, 128GB of free disk space, 10th-generation Intel Core i3
Difficulty grade:
Beginner
33%
Rivalz zNode Setup on Linux VPS
Minimum requirements
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or higher, 2 GB of RAM, 128GB of free disk space, 10th-generation Intel Core i3
Difficulty grade:
Beginner
33%
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Step-by-Step GUIDE
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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
1. Update Ubuntu OS
Keep your VPS up to date:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
2. Install Required Applications
Install essential tools like curl, screen, and Node.js.
2.1 Install Curl and Screen
sudo apt install -y curl screen
2.2 Install Node.js
Add the Node.js repository and install Node.js (v20.x):
curl -fsSL https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_20.x | sudo -E bash - && \
sudo apt install -y nodejs
2.3 Verify your Node.js version:
node --version
3. Create a Screen Session
Create a screen session called “znode”:
screen -S znode
4. Install zNode CLI Software
npm i -g rivalz-znode-cli
5. Run the zNode CLIENT
znode runA Node ID will be generated. Copy this ID, as you will need it for delegation in the next step.
6. Delegate Your Node on the Management Dashboard
Log in to the zNode management dashboard: https://znode.rivalz.ai/
Navigate to Licenses and click Delegate.
Enter the following:
- Node ID: The one generated in the previous step.
- Token Amount: The number of NFTs you wish to delegate.
Ensure you have some ETH on the Arbitrum network to cover gas fees.
Click Delegate, and if successful, you’ll see a confirmation message:
You have successfully delegated your license.
7. Start the Node
Return to your terminal and confirm delegation with:
znode runThis command will show the node is running including the licenses delegated to your node.
8. Manage the screen session (!IMPORTANT)
Before closing the console, ensure you minimize the screen session running your node:
To minimize:
Ctrl + A, then DTo re-enter the screen session:
screen -r znode
Bonus: Useful Commands for Node Management
Update Node Software:
znode update-version
Show Node ID:
znode show-node-id
Check Software Version:
znode -V
Congratulations, you have successfully installed your RIVALZ zNode.
