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# Update Masternode

#### Masternode Update Guide

This guide provides instructions for updating a masternode in two scenarios: Regular Node Update and Lite Node Update. Follow the steps for the correct type of update for your masternode.

***

#### 1. **Prerequisites**

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

* **ProTxHash**: The unique identifier for your masternode.
* **IP and Port**: The new IP address and port of your masternode.
* **BLS Private Key**: The BLS (Basic Long-term Secret) private key associated with your masternode.

You will need to use the following commands in your Blocx wallet CLI (Command Line Interface).

***

#### 2. **Regular Node Update**

The `protx update_service` command is used for a regular masternode update. This updates the service details, such as IP address and port, for a regular node.

**Command:**

```bash
blocx-cli protx update_service "proTxHash" "ipAndPort" Your_BLS_PrivateKey
```

**Example:**

```bash
blocx-cli protx update_service "0123456701234567012345670123456701234567012345670123456701234567" "1.2.3.4:12972" 5a2e15982e62f1e0b7cf9783c64cf7e3af3f90a52d6c40f6f95d624c0b1621cd
```

**Steps for Regular Node Update:**

1. Open the Blocx wallet and access the terminal or command line interface.
2. Enter the `protx update_service` command, replacing the following placeholders:
   * `proTxHash`: Your masternode's ProTxHash.
   * `ipAndPort`: The new IP address and port (format: `IP:Port`).
   * `Your_BLS_PrivateKey`: Your masternode's BLS private key.
3. Run the command to update the masternode.

***

#### 3. **Lite Node Update**

The `protx update_service_lite` command is used for a lite masternode update. This is typically used when you are running a masternode that requires fewer resources.

**Command:**

```bash
blocx-cli protx update_service_lite "proTxHash" "ipAndPort" Your_BLS_PrivateKey
```

**Example:**

```bash
blocx-cli protx update_service_lite "0123456701234567012345670123456701234567012345670123456701234567" "1.2.3.4:12972" 5a2e15982e62f1e0b7cf9783c64cf7e3af3f90a52d6c40f6f95d624c0b1621cd
```

**Steps for Lite Node Update:**

1. Open the Blocx wallet and access the terminal or command line interface.
2. Enter the `protx update_service_lite` command, replacing the placeholders:
   * `proTxHash`: Your masternode's ProTxHash.
   * `ipAndPort`: The new IP address and port.
   * `Your_BLS_PrivateKey`: Your BLS private key.
3. Run the command to update the masternode.

***

#### 4. **Confirmation of Update**

After running the respective command, you can confirm that the masternode update was successful by checking the masternode status with the following command:

```bash
blocx-cli masternode status
```

This will display the current status of your masternode and verify if the update was applied successfully.

***

#### 5. **Common Errors and Troubleshooting**

* Ensure that the IP address and port are in the correct format (`IP:Port`).
* Double-check your BLS private key to avoid any input errors.
* Verify that your Blocx wallet is fully synchronized before running the update commands.
* If the update fails, check the node logs for error messages and ensure your masternode is properly configured.

By following these steps, you can successfully update your masternode, whether it's a regular or lite node.


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