Linux Server Setup

Complete guide • Validator node • Ubuntu & Debian • Advanced users

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Linux Server Setup

Deploy a production-ready validator node on Linux with full command-line control. Perfect for VPS deployments, fleet operators, and advanced users.

System Requirements

Minimum

  • • 2 vCPU cores
  • • 8 GB RAM
  • • 40 GB SSD storage
  • • 1 Gbps network
  • • 5 TB/month transfer

Recommended

  • • 4 vCPU cores
  • • 16 GB RAM
  • • 80 GB SSD storage
  • • 2.5 Gbps network
  • • Unlimited transfer

Software

  • • Ubuntu 22.04+ or Debian 12+ (recommended)
  • • Java 17 or higher
  • • Stable internet connection

Choose Your Guide

Installation Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to set up your validator node from scratch

This guide covers:

  • • System preparation and dependencies
  • • Downloading Reality Network software
  • • Generating keystore and node identity
  • • Starting your validator node
  • • Verifying and joining the network
Managing Your Node
Day-to-day operations, monitoring, and maintenance

Learn how to:

  • • Check node status and health
  • • View logs and monitor performance
  • • Start, stop, and restart your node
  • • Update to new versions
  • • Backup and security best practices
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions to get your node running smoothly

Solutions for:

  • • Java installation issues
  • • Port conflicts and firewall problems
  • • Node won't start or crashes
  • • Can't join the cluster
  • • Connection and network issues
Quick Reference

Bootstrap Nodes

NodeIPPort
Genesis (Primary)143.110.227.99001
Validator 168.183.10.939001
Validator 2128.199.67.1919001

Important Ports

9000
Public HTTP
9001
P2P Communication
9002
CLI (localhost only)
22
SSH Access

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Created by 0xFitz, a community member. NOT affiliated with Reality Network or Rule 110, Inc.

Always verify through official Reality Network channels. Information may become outdated.

DISCLAIMER

Provided "AS IS": This guide is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

No Liability: 0xFitz assumes no responsibility for errors, losses, damages, or costs from using this guide.

Your Responsibility: All VPS costs, server management, and operational decisions are solely yours. You assume all risks.

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No Guarantees: No guarantees regarding node performance, rewards, or network participation.

Not financial advice • Not legal advice • Use at your own risk • Do your own research

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