# QT Wallet MN setup

## Setup with a hosting provider

If you are using a provider, please refer to their specific setup instructions. This is typically the easiest method to get started with running master nodes.

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Note: In this example, we will be using <https://node.trittium.cc/> as the hosting provider.
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Warning: To avoid issues you must be using the same wallet version as the host provider.\
In this example, we are using XDN version 1.0.2.6
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The first thing you'll need to do is create and fund an address with EXACTLY 2,000,000 XDN.\
On the receive tab in QT wallet click "New Address"<br>

![Enter a label. In this example "MN1" is used.](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZnJmOsQnJwEGfYgh0%2F-MGZokMlBtureIUbvZEO%2FxdnQTwalletNewAddress2.jpg?alt=media\&token=cdcc61a9-17aa-42df-a7b1-4d301b25f357)

![New address "MN1" successfully added](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZnJmOsQnJwEGfYgh0%2F-MGZqGEPVhrTWDk68GKY%2FxdnQTwalletNewAddressComplete.jpg?alt=media\&token=793c7ca4-0c06-4205-9bf3-fb53ba436d9e)

Send exactly 2,000,000 XDN to the new address "MN1" and wait for at least 15 confirmations then double click the transaction to get specifics.

![copy the Transaction ID up to the "-"](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZnJmOsQnJwEGfYgh0%2F-MGZrBgSpzB6FuR9qdMj%2FxdnQTwalletMN1Transaction2.jpg?alt=media\&token=2ac077f0-0b87-4119-9905-009eae1437f4)

Log into your account at  <https://node.trittium.cc/>&#x20;

1. Click "Setup Node"
2. Search for "XDN"
3. Click "DigitalNote"

![](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZnJmOsQnJwEGfYgh0%2F-MGZtjfPeevd1yYbKmWd%2FtrttSetupNode2.jpg?alt=media\&token=5e7d9ef7-8999-4f29-a308-3a30070b4388)

![](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZvxeg2JuklB_F4u6V%2F-MGZyJyFQOsJkdiAyj2E%2FMNsetupPasteTransID1.jpg?alt=media\&token=7074e62e-8ce1-4961-80e1-05dcd8a2e8ca)

1. Paste "transaction ID" from clipboard&#x20;
2. ignore "Output ID"
3. Click "Setup Masternode"

![Success ](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MGZvxeg2JuklB_F4u6V%2F-MGZxfQOPSLjEleamEHV%2FFireShot%20Pro%20Screen%20Capture%20%23320%20-%20'trttNodes'%20-%20node_trittium_cc_masternode.jpg?alt=media\&token=7dfe32c7-6b63-44ba-ba43-f401db75da42)

1. Read instructions and make mental note of "service status on My nodes page"
2. Click "Done"&#x20;

![Node status has changed to "waiting"](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_4OoeeAuqWeXb0cY1%2F-MG_6mxs6ZzpQf4l8MpI%2FMNsetupNodeReady1.jpg?alt=media\&token=87e166c2-6ca4-465e-9ec3-df3ed290d96a)

1. notice status is stated as "waiting" in 2 different locations
2. click "Start node"

![Click "Copy"](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_4OoeeAuqWeXb0cY1%2F-MG_7jNJSe1pGFXwEzX0%2FMNsetupNodeStart.jpg?alt=media\&token=d606dc3c-4ed0-4526-a2b3-0edefa578058)

1. Return to the XDN data directory:\
   &#x20;    Windows: C:\Users\\(your username)\AppData\roaming\xdn \
   &#x20;     MacOS: \~/Library/Application Support/xdn\
   &#x20;     Linux: \~/.xdn
2. Using a text editor (notepad used here) open a new document and paste the configuration string provided by the hosting service (<https://node.trittium.cc/> ).

![masternode.conf](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_B1nFbVmCijsIcC6K%2F-MG_BcMXG8AGRzxB0kwm%2Fmasternode.conf.jpg?alt=media\&token=d088e590-8e7d-4fdd-af20-8399c066566d)

1. Save this document in the data directory as "masternode.conf".
2. If XDN wallet is running, close wallet.
3. Launch XDN wallet..(it you just closed an open wallet, wait 2 minutes before relaunching).
4. Navigate to the "Masternodes" tab in QT wallet then choose "My Master Nodes" tab.
5. If you do not see your master node click "Update".

![](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_B1nFbVmCijsIcC6K%2F-MG_DOB3L9ZgqOa57Raj%2FMNsetupLaunch.jpg?alt=media\&token=eb0ca446-3ba3-4c86-96a4-c8277b0d02f6)

Even though QT wallet may appear synced it is best to wait at least 5 minutes before proceeding to next step

![](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_B1nFbVmCijsIcC6K%2F-MG_Dut8piReBs_nMBjS%2FMNsetupLaunch1.jpg?alt=media\&token=c78505c9-cd4b-4c4f-9361-90cbebed2848)

1. unlock wallet
2. click on/select your masternode(blue indicates selection)
3. click "Start"

![Click "OK"](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_B1nFbVmCijsIcC6K%2F-MG_F6Xlm4URroZRxr6w%2FMNsetupLaunchStarted.jpg?alt=media\&token=e930ee32-caf1-4cf2-8a50-883c7b7f77c0)

![Masternode is now running](https://1538148958-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGPpojSzO5yjyD69OwB%2F-MG_B1nFbVmCijsIcC6K%2F-MG_FU6b0XbLZpq8E_Ih%2FMNsetupLaunchRunning.jpg?alt=media\&token=3aeb2423-214f-4f40-ba9e-28cff4e3fc78)

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## Setup with your own VPS

The first thing you'll need to do is create and fund an address with EXACTLY 2,000,000 XDN.