How do I become a Node?

[cryptomommy]

I am looking for step by step instructions on how I can add Node support to my favorite crypto's - Sad thing is I don't know enough to ask the right questions - does anyone have a resource to a step by step Node for dummies setup guide?

[SirChiko]

You only have to download the whole -qt wallet and leave it running? And also open TCP port 8333

[cryptomommy]

How do I connect a domain name to the port?
For instance port1.cryptocurrency.com for easy of use?

For TCP port 8333 - is this a setting I would find in my router or do I need to download something?

[SirChiko]

How do I connect a domain name to the port?
For instance port1.cryptocurrency.com for easy of use?

For TCP port 8333 - is this a setting I would find in my router or do I need to download something?

I don't understand the first part, other users automatically connect to your node when you set it up you can see it in your right down corner as x connections when you put your mouse over it.
You need to port foward that port (open it if you don't have it done yet) in your router.

[coinsolidation]

When you have the wallet for your crypto currency running, it is a node on the P2P network.

Discount previous comments about opening ports, they are open by default (otherwise you are not connected and your wallet doesn't work!)

You can also become a fixed node, which is running the software on an ip which doesn't change. This often entails using a server, and using the altcoind instead of the altcoin-qt, so that it runs in the background without a user interface.

Some coins based on newer code bases also allow you to run an altcoind without having a wallet attached, this allows you to support the network without any wallet functionality (or funds!) on the server.

[SirChiko]

When you have the wallet for your crypto currency running, it is a node on the P2P network.

Discount previous comments about opening ports, they are open by default (otherwise you are not connected and your wallet doesn't work!)

You can also become a fixed node, which is running the software on an ip which doesn't change. This often entails using a server, and using the altcoind instead of the altcoin-qt, so that it runs in the background without a user interface.

Some coins based on newer code bases also allow you to run an altcoind without having a wallet attached, this allows you to support the network without any wallet functionality (or funds!) on the server.

Acutally you may have not opened that port by default and if you get no more than 8 connections then it seems that it isn't open so i don't know why you're claiming that it has to be opened and that you wouldn't be connected.

[coinsolidation]

Acutally you may have not opened that port by default and if you get no more than 8 connections then it seems that it isn't open so i don't know why you're claiming that it has to be opened and that you wouldn't be connected.

Because:
1) the P2P port is always open by default (it has to be, that's the point of a decentralized currency)
2) port 8333 is bitcoins default port, not a random alternative coin
3) having 8 connections per node is enough to make a strong network without overloading any specific node

I didn't mean any offence, rather I was trying to also help somebody who wanted to support crypto's in a non financial way, as you were.

Can we try and keep it as helpful as possible for those reading

[SirChiko]

Acutally you may have not opened that port by default and if you get no more than 8 connections then it seems that it isn't open so i don't know why you're claiming that it has to be opened and that you wouldn't be connected.

Because:
1) the P2P port is always open by default (it has to be, that's the point of a decentralized currency)
2) port 8333 is bitcoins default port, not a random alternative coin
3) having 8 connections per node is enough to make a strong network without overloading any specific node

I didn't mean any offence, rather I was trying to also help somebody who wanted to support crypto's in a non financial way, as you were.

Can we try and keep it as helpful as possible for those reading

Yep but i've been talking about the router settings that doesn't have to have it opened by default as i had this problem myself with a bit older model of linksys router.

[gpfleging]

What benefit would an individual user get from becoming a dedicated node?  Does it drive a large increase in traffic to your IP by setting it up in this manner and would the devs have to note that your IP is now a node for the .conf files for each of these wallets?

[Swordsoffreedom]

I am looking for step by step instructions on how I can add Node support to my favorite crypto's - Sad thing is I don't know enough to ask the right questions - does anyone have a resource to a step by step Node for dummies setup guide?

Just download the full client of any coin you want to be a node for
Then keep it running

What benefit would an individual user get from becoming a dedicated node?  Does it drive a large increase in traffic to your IP by setting it up in this manner and would the devs have to note that your IP is now a node for the .conf files for each of these wallets?

It increases the speed of the whole network and keeps it decentralized to sum it up.
Not too sure on the second and third part of your question but I don't think it matters the nodes communicate with other clients not dev related but a P2P format.

[cryptomommy]

You guys are awesome - let me rephase my question now that I know what to ask

How do I become a Dedicated Node?

Do I need to purchase an ip address from my internet provider or my hosting provider?

Re: Using a Server - Can I turn my GPU Miner into a server? She is pretty bad ass.

using the altcoind instead of the altcoin-qt
- Is this from the wallet download folder or do I need to download this from somewhere else?

How many dedicated Nodes can I support with one server?