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Crypto - Chia - Install for CLI

Install Ubuntu or Debian.

Allow to log in directly as root.

Edit the /etc/ssh/sshd_config file.

PermitRootLogin yes

Install Apps

apt update
apt upgrade
apt -y install screen
apt -y install lsb-release
apt -y install git
apt -y install iotop

Install Chia

cd /home/
git clone https://github.com/Chia-Network/chia-blockchain.git -b latest --recurse-submodules
cd chia-blockchain
 
chmod 777 install.sh
./install.sh

Configure Chia

screen
. ./activate
chia init

Generate a new seed or add an existing seed

Generate a new seed (key) with this command:

chia keys generate
chia keys show

If you already have a seed (key), you can add it with this command:

chia keys add

NOTE: This will prompt for the seed to be entered.

The ID will be displayed, which can be checked to ensure it matches.

Initialize the wallet for security

chia init
chia wallet show

NOTE: This should shown the account balance in XCH.

Start the node and the farmer software

chia start farmer

Check the status of the Chia node

chia show -s

Check the status of the Chia farm

chia farm summary

To add a new directory of plots to the farm

chia plots add -d /home/myplots

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