♻️Update Masternode

Masternode Update Guide

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.

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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).

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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:

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

Example:

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.

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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:

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

Example:

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.

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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:

blocx-cli masternode status

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

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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.