Running a Relay Node
Abstract
This guide is for advanced users who want to run a relay node on the Voi network. If you are starting out on Voi, you should start running a participation node first.
Relay running is a critical part of the Voi network. It helps to relay transactions and blocks between the network participating nodes.
Running a relay is a permission-based process, and you need to apply for permission
System Requirements
| Minimum Requirements | Recommended Requirements |
|---|---|
| 8 CPU cores | 12 CPU cores |
| 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| 100 GB storage | 100 GB storage |
| 1 Gbps network | 1 Gbps network |
| 30 TB egress traffic | 40 TB egress traffic |
| 30 TB ingress traffic | 40 TB ingress traffic |
Note
The above requirements are based on well-performing hosting providers. If you are unable to use a dedicated hosting provider, running a relay is not for you, as you will fail the weekly tests and be removed from the network.
Installation
To set up a new relay node, execute the following command:
export VOINETWORK_PROFILE=relay
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://get.voi.network/swarm)"
Peer Limits
The default maximum number of incoming peers is 90. To change this limit, run the following command:
~/voi/bin/set-peer-limit <new_limit>
Warning
The maximum number of incoming peers should not exceed what your node can handle. If you fail network performance test you may be removed from the network.
Allowing Metrics Gathering
To allow metrics gathering used for incentive calculations it is important that you allow the metrics
collector from 85.10.205.105 to access your server.
If you have ufw installed you can allow the IP address with the following command:
sudo ufw allow from 85.10.250.105 to any port 9100