Set-Up a Nym Gateway: A Step-by-Step Guide

Nym Gateways play a crucial role in the Nym network by providing access points for users to access the network while ensuring their communications remain private. Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your Nym Gateway.

Prerequisites:
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A virtual private server (VPS) or a dedicated server running a Linux-based operating system (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS is recommended).
• Basic knowledge of the Linux command line.
• Access to your server via SSH.

Step 1: Acquiring NYM Tokens

Before setting up your Gateway, you will need NYM tokens. These tokens are required for staking and participation in the network. You can acquire NYM tokens through exchanges where they are listed.

Step 2: Connecting to your server

Open your terminal and connect to your server via SSH. Replace your_server_ip with your server IP address.

ssh your_username@your_server_ip

Step 3: Updating your system

Ensure your server’s packages are up to date by running:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade

Step 4: Installing Docker

Docker is used to run Nym Gateways inside containers. Install Docker on your server by following the official Docker installation guide for Ubuntu: Docker Installation Guide

Step 5: Installing Docker Compose

Docker Compose simplifies the process of managing Docker containers. Install it by running:

sudo apt install docker-compose

Step 6: Cloning the Nym repository

Clone the Nym repository from GitHub to your server:

git clone https://github.com/nymtech/nym.git
cd nym

Step 7: Building the Nym Gateway Container
Navigate to the gateways directory within the Nym repository:

cd gateways

Use Docker Compose to build the Nym Gateway container:

sudo docker-compose build

Step 8: Configuring your Gateway

You’ll need to create a configuration file for your Gateway. Use a text editor like Nano to create a config.toml file and customize it with your settings:

nano config/config.toml

Refer to the official Nym documentation for details on configuring your Gateway: Nym Gateway Configuration

Step 9: Starting Your Nym Gateway

Once your configuration is set, start the Nym Gateway container:

sudo docker-compose up -d

Your Nym Gateway is now running as a Docker container on your server.

Step 10: Checking Gateway status

You can check the status of your Gateway by running:

sudo docker-compose logs --tail=10 -f gateway

This command displays the last 10 lines of the Gateway logs and follows new log entries in real-time.

Step 11: Staking your NYM Tokens

To participate in the Nym network and receive rewards, you’ll need to stake your NYM tokens. Follow the instructions provided in the official Nym documentation for staking: Staking Guide

Step 12: Monitoring Your Gateway

Keep an eye on your Gateway’s performance and status to ensure it’s running smoothly. You can use various monitoring tools and refer to the official documentation for more details.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up a Nym Gateway, allowing users to access the Nym network securely and privately.

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