Start via Zelcore

This step activates your FluxNode from within the Zelcore Wallet. You’ll link your FluxNode name, set the IP address, and officially start the FluxNode on the Flux blockchain. Once started and confirmed, your node will be live and ready to serve the network.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open FluxNodes in Zelcore

• In Zelcore Wallet, go to Apps → FluxNodes.

• Find your offline FluxNode entry and click the arrow to expand its information.

• Wait for 100+ confirmations on your collateral transaction (~3.5 hours).

2. Edit FluxNode Name and IP

• Click Edit.

• Enter a FluxNode name — any alias to help you identify it.

• For IP:

  • Enter 0.0.0.0 for now — Zelcore will automatically update this once the FluxNode starts.

• Click Save.

3. Start Your FluxNode

• Click Start.

• Read the pop-up carefully, review optional steps below, then confirm by clicking Start FluxNode.

• Status changes:

  • Started → After ~1 block is mined.

  • Confirmed → After 1–10 blocks (2–20 minutes).

• Checking status:

  • In FluxOS (click FluxOS button) — look for “Connected to the network”.

  • Or stay in Zelcore pop-up — it refreshes every minute.

(Optional) Confirm Benchmark

• In Zelcore, click the FluxOS button to open the FluxOS UI.

• Go to Administration → Benchmark → FluxNodes → Get Benchmark.

• Check results:

  • CUMULUS / NIMBUS / STRATUS → Benchmark passed.

  • RUNNING → Wait and refresh until complete.

  • FAILED or FluxOS not loading → Visit the Flux Discord Support.

Congratulations!

Your FluxNode is now installed, benchmarked, and running. Proceed to Monitoring and Updates & Maintenance to keep your node healthy and online.