Running a Monero Node¶

Running your own monerod node lets you interact with the Monero network directly, without trusting a third-party remote node. The pages below cover configuring, running as a service, and adding network privacy.

New to running a node? First download and verify the official software, then use the guides below to configure and run it.

Configure monerod¶

• monerod Reference - the command-line flags and options monerod accepts.
• Monero Configuration File - set those options in a config file instead of long command lines, with sample configs.

Run it as a service¶

• Running a Node via Systemd - keep monerod running in the background and start it on boot.

Network privacy¶

• Tor and I2P - run your node over Tor and I2P for added privacy.