Manual Deployment
This guide walks you through launching a custom Kaspa Node on FluxCloud using the Register New App tab.
How To Access
Applications → Register New App
Visit home.runonflux.io, sign in, open the Applications menu, and select Register New App.
Overview of Sections
You'll configure all necessary settings across four main sections:
Details
Component
Validate & Pay
Let’s walk through each tab step by step.
Details
The Details tab is where you provide general information and configuration settings for your application.
Version
Shows you the version of the application specifications
This is hardcoded and cannot be changed
Application Name
Must be at least 3 characters long
Allowed characters: A–Z, a–z, 0–9
No spaces or special characters allowed
Application Description
Must be at least 3 characters long
Owner
Displays the FluxID associated with your account.
This is hardcoded and cannot be changed.
Contacts (Optional)
Enter a public contact email enclosed within brackets and enclose them in quotations., for example:
["test@gmail.com"]. You will receive important notifications (e.g., app expiration).
⚠️ Contacts are publicly accessible via the FluxCloud API
Use the blue upload button next to the field to upload your contact information to Flux Storage
This replaces parameters with a storage link (only the link is visible via API, and the content is not accessible)
Allowed Locations (Optional)
Specify where your app can be deployed. You can select one or more by clicking the plus icon:
Continents
Countries
Regions
Forbidden Locations (Optional)
Specify where your app can be deployed. You can select one or more by clicking the plus icon:
Continents
Countries
Regions
Instances
Define how many servers (instances) will run your application
Minimum: 3 (for redundancy and load balancing)
Maximum: 100
Period
Choose your app’s subscription duration
from 1 week to 1 year
This is a prepaid, non-refundable period
Static IP (Recommended)
Toggle this on if your app requires a static IP address
Additional cost: $0.40 USD
Enterprise Application (Not Needed)
Component
The Component section is where you define your application’s container settings, connectivity options, environment variables, and resource requirements.
Component Name
kaspad
Component Description
kaspad container
Repository
kaspanet/rusty-kaspad:latest
Ports
Mainnet:
[15110,15111,17110,18110]Testnet:
[15210,15211,17210,18210]
Domains
Default needs to be
["","","",""]You can add custom domains, It is mapping to the number position of each port xeample format
["www.test.com","","",""]For setup instructions, refer to the Custom Domain Setup guide
Cont. Ports
Mainnet:
[15110,15111,17110,18110]Testnet:
[15210,15211,17210,18210]
Environment (Not Needed)
Commands (Optional)
Mainnet:
["kaspad","--yes","--nologfiles","--disable-upnp","--utxoindex","--listen=0.0.0.0:15211"--rpclisten=0.0.0.0:15210","--rpclisten-borsh=0.0.0.0:17210","--rpclisten-json=0.0.0.0:18210"]Testnet:
["kaspad","--yes","--nologfiles","--disable-upnp","--utxoindex","--testnet","--listen=0.0.0.0:15211"--rpclisten=0.0.0.0:15210","--rpclisten-borsh=0.0.0.0:17210","--rpclisten-json=0.0.0.0:18210"]
Cont. Data
/app/data
Resources
Recommended Resources
CPU: 8 vCores
RAM: 16,000MB, or 24,000MB RAM
SSD: 256GB
Validate & Pay
The Validate & Pay section is the final step after completing all previous sections. It allows you to register, test, and pay for your application deployment on the Flux network. Follow the Registration Steps below.
1. Agree to the Terms of Service
You must accept the Terms of Service before continuing.
Toggle the checkbox to confirm your agreement.
2. Compute Registration Message
Click the Compute Registration Message button.
A JSON-formatted message will be generated.
Sign this message using one of the following methods:
Web3 Wallet (e.g., Zelcore, MetaMask, SSP): Click the wallet icon to open the signing prompt.
Email Login: Click the Flux SSO/Email button to sign.
Once signed, the Signature field will auto-populate.
3. Register Application
You will now see the Total Price + VAT and the subscription period.
Click the Register button to propagate the signed message across the Flux network.
If successful, a green confirmation message will appear in the top-right corner.
Proceed to the Test Application Installation section.
4. Test Application Installation
Before paying, it’s essential to verify that your app can install and launch successfully.
Click the Test Installation button.
Scroll down to view the live installation logs.
5. Payment
Once your app passes the installation test, payment options will be unlocked. Links remain valid for 30 minutes.
Available Methods: Stripe (Credit/Debit Card), PayPal, or FLUX.
Pay with FLUX to receive a 5% discount.
After successful payment, deployment begins automatically. Your app typically deploys within 10–30 minutes. Once live, it will appear under Management > My Active Apps. Learn more about managing deployed applications in the Management section.
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