diff --git a/running-a-node.md b/running-a-node.md index 52e352c..3ba4646 100644 --- a/running-a-node.md +++ b/running-a-node.md @@ -102,12 +102,16 @@ Answers to common questions and issues about running your own node: ### What are the minimum requirements for syncing a node? -We recommend having a machine with at least 32GB of RAM and 50GB of storage. +We recommend having a machine with at least 32GB of RAM and 100GB of storage. ### How do I configure SSL? There is an example SSL configuration in `nginx.dev`. +### How do I host a node on AWS EC2? + +Community member [@sigil](https://bitclout.com/u/sigil) and [@aryanm](https://bitclout.com/u/aryanm) put together a guide that can be found [here](https://docs.bitswap.network/setting-up-a-bitclout-node-using-aws-ec2). + ### How do I use the BlockCypher API? BlockCypher will help prevent double-spends in the mempool. You can signup for a [BlockCypher](https://www.blockcypher.com/) account on the BlockCypher website. BlockCypher does offer a free amount of API calls. @@ -141,3 +145,6 @@ Twilio provides an SMS API that allows you to confirm user phone numbers and thu Twilio pricing can be reviewed [here](https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us). +### My node crashed with error 'exit code 137'? + +You will need to increase the resources of your machine or Docker image. Node software requires a large amount of RAM for the initial sync and indexing process. \ No newline at end of file