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Masternode Configuration on Windows

Crypto Centric edited this page Mar 12, 2019 · 1 revision

1.Send 2500 ABS to your address (Only available after the 21st on version V0.12.2.3a)

No more no less, be careful with the fees. The has to be sent in one transaction.

Wait for 15 confirmations.

2.Generate MasternodeKey and outputs

In your wallet, go to tools and then “Debug console” and type in : masternode genkey

Then type : masternode outputs

Save those, we will need them.

3.Edit wallet configuration

In your wallet go to tools and then open wallet configuration file.

Empty file will appear, you should copy and paste following code:

masternode=1

masternodeprivkey=[result of masternode genkey]

externalip=your external ip. You can get it from http://whatismyip.org/

Additionally keep 18888 port open (it should be open by default settings, if not you should open it following the manual of your router)

If you successfully input required information in config file you can save and close it.

4.Edit masternode configuration

Go to tools and masternode configuration file.

A. Copy what’s after #Example: and paste it in the next line B. The copied line consist of (each element is separated by space):

  • mn1 – ALIAS
  • your ip:18888 – your IP followed by Absolute’s port
  • Masternodepriv key – [result of masternode genkey]
  • Transaction ID of transferred 2500 coins
  • output index

Last two elements are acquired with the command "masternnode outputs"

5.Enable masternode tab

Close the file and go to the Settings > Options > Wallet and enable “Show Masternodes Tab > click OK.

Now close and open the wallet

Now you will be able to see your masternode in Masternodes Tab in the wallet. Go there and start your masternode.

6.Install the sentinel

According to the instructions at installing sentinel on windows