Migrate Validator Node
This page will explain how to migrate your validator node to another VPS.
(1) Be cautious, as the following procedure is not officially supported, and no support will be available if any issues arise.
(2) Make sure your OLD VPS is fully updated with the latest blockchain upgrade before starting the migration.
Backup & Download important files from OLD VPS
This script will create a file named 'validator-files.tar' :
cd && tar -cvf validator-files.tar ./node/password.txt ./node/info.txt ./node/vitruveo.json ./node/data/keystoreDownload 'validator-files.tar' to your PC.
Keep this file in a safe place, as it contains the keystore representing the validator address that was officially onboarded to the network. This file is essential for starting a new Geth instance with the correct validation credentials.
If you want to download the file to your local PC, download WinSCP, watch this video for general usage instructions and transfer the file to your local disk.
Install core elements to NEW VPS
sudo apt-get update -y && sudo apt-get upgrade -y && sudo apt-get dist-upgrade -y && wget https://go.dev/dl/go1.22.8.linux-amd64.tar.gz && sudo tar -xvzf go1.22.8.linux-amd64.tar.gz -C /usr/local/ && nano ~/.profile && rm go1.22.8.linux-amd64.tar.gz && sudo apt-get install gcc -y && sudo apt-get install make -y && sudo apt install git && git clone https://github.com/Vitruveo/vitruveo-protocol.gitWhen you get prompted with profile page, use down arrow key to navigate to the line AFTER LAST GREEN fi, copy and paste following line (copy the line bollow this information box):
CTRL-X press Y then press Enter
export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/binIf you see this screen, hit Enter
Upload & Install important files to NEW VPS
Next Step is to transfer and extract validator-files.tar on Your NEW VPS
You have two options to send the validator-files.tar file to the home folder of your NEW VPS:
✅ Option 1: Upload from Your PC Using WinSCP
Download WinSCP on your computer.
Watch a short video tutorial if you're unfamiliar with it.
Use WinSCP to connect to your NEW VPS and upload the file
validator-files.tarto the/home/ubuntu/directory.
✅ Option 2: Transfer Directly from Your OLD VPS Using scp
Run the following command on your OLD VPS (replace <destination_ip> with your NEW VPS IP address):
scp /home/ubuntu/validator-files.tar ubuntu@<destination_ip>:/home/ubuntu/📦 After Either Option: Extract the File on Your NEW VPS
Connect into your NEW VPS, then run this command to extract the file:
cd && tar -xvf validator-files.tarThis will extract the contents to the appropriate location.
Install Geth and Download latest snapshot to NEW VPS
Restart:
sudo restartThen execute (when prompted to override , type A + Enter):
cd && cd vitruveo-protocol/ && make geth && cd && cd node && ../vitruveo-protocol/build/bin/geth --datadir ./data/ init ./vitruveo.json && cd data && sudo apt install unzip && wget https://vitruveo-protocol.s3.amazonaws.com/Vitruveo_Checkpoint_20250607_0623.zip && unzip Vitruveo_Checkpoint_20250607_0623.zip && sudo rm Vitruveo_Checkpoint_20250607_0623.zip && cd && cd vitruveo-protocol && git pull && make gethSync Geth with latest block on NEW VPS
Execute this command to start the sync - this could take a while!!:
cd && cd node && ../vitruveo-protocol/build/bin/geth --networkid 1490 --datadir ./data/ --port 41414 --ipcdisable --syncmode full --http.api personal,admin,eth,net,web3,miner,txpool,debug,clique --gcmode=archive --bootnodes enode://1c198a99993be7e132b5538c282b576d572a925c60f671c0369b269e5255b5c28f90b7782bdc1edd9f6fbd70922d016186e963ab930cc260b2ece5ab143697cc@89.27.30.28:41414,enode://91f92a8ea117f8677a7cbfbd1ce8bef7e2e71535d1c2dc573fd4dc0d1645751aee76aac2b09149d936cd787bb2940c2fea9a1c912dea820be93e73cd0422f1f3@89.27.30.28:41415,enode://ab789091454e61f55606c79bd69c2b7e7da7c9193a72ccceb56863f10d814fdb9bd7ba5b41cc990b89a1f0a64fa20bea1e714048fb48ac04d730538ec19d45e0@51.21.4.232:41414,enode://4053ddbfb7829530131e1f9d7106e04c54e0d8dac7b8303bdaca8cdba31b4c173336403d9c9a6f2934f823a4e47900bb8d2d993c3589498a0e4a15ae0e533375@45.159.228.157:41414,enode://e5617ab68f7ee5696599a3750c863f3fcb3bbeb56294f67cc31a9c73e1da1a2f2ce07888fdf30db6b977f6867f1938c38e5aacd23f743377f4b9aa5c0fab1365@198.7.123.209:41414,enode://c0a367010fee15b35b9d437fab7ac2cb89ca2ead427bb54aaa0f8b1bec0a43b989a3215d2a6635ab30a5fbde2cd8948c9fc3760ab27204e5f965711af8c68b9d@38.242.138.105:41414,enode://808acfb8764b9c3926949909550bd3f723e7d70c0f511d4847e042551846a5b31be59f88c79b13937f31e0cb6873c456e68e28e9adfcd47a6704a984e6166364@82.18.212.184:41414,enode://25ef8301d9dfe4fb576828d9cfb3313db4490131e2b07b5aeebd44edf3b04c9fd7d0b3df80e8ff54876d3d2a8c3072a58bccbe98af23597f434349d5c1bf95dd@62.146.169.98:41414,enode://5efee8b4aa3b8b55880e17014764220b982ab584b088927b65f3c5823a92f3f8c364f290d4f7c359daf9326a83c76f4cfee6279ee271b883cdddffeae0549e69@194.60.87.206:41414,enode://ad53af3d3f10c44c8030fde9ba4fd4aee150c67d0779224f42b911a3dae003b245fafe7550eea2f43226b5cfd848a9cb559886854645e2d6f983df7d053e948d@108.52.36.150:41414,enode://1ca983536bd4a909e4cd8db63ce84b9178c7b74b7e7c455edb3a8e9c069da19fa0b000f2cb9fd9214c8c4c2007c5a80e9375e45b5df98ebf98c6db2f14c30a34@108.52.36.150:41414 --http --http.port 8545 --http.addr 127.0.0.1 --maxpeers 500Stop geth on your OLD VPS
Before stopping Geth on your old VPS, ensure you're not about to validate a block. Check the Explorer to see the time of your last validation. If it’s been more than 25 minutes, wait for the next block to validate before stopping Geth.
Execute this command to stop geth:
pkill gethStart geth on your NEW VPS
Run the nohop command from the node folder. Instructions are available in the Validator guides and scripts Discord channel to start your node.
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