This guide provides a detailed walkthrough for setting up and running a full node on the TON Blockchain using the MyTonCtrl tool, developed by the TON Foundation. It is designed for those who wish to install, configure, and manage their own TON nodes on supported Linux distributions. The instructions include prerequisites, hardware requirements, installation steps, becoming a validator, setting up a liteserver mode, and troubleshooting common issues.
Prerequisites
Ensure your system meets the following prerequisites:
- Supported Operating Systems: Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04, Debian 11
- User: Non-root with sudo privileges
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | 16 cores |
| RAM | 64 GB |
| Storage | 1TB NVME SSD or Provisioned 64+k IOPS |
| Network Connectivity | 1 Gbit/s |
| Public IP Address | Fixed |
| Monthly Traffic | 16 TB/month on peak load |
Recommended Cloud Providers
| Provider | Instance Type | CPU | RAM | Storage | Network | Public IP | Traffic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS | m5.4xlarge | 16 vCPUs | 64 GB | 1 TB NVMe SSD | Up to 10 Gbps | Elastic IP | 16 TB/month |
| GCP | n2-standard-16 | 16 vCPUs | 64 GB | 1 TB NVMe SSD persistent disk | 16 Gbps | Static external IP | 16 TB/month |
| Alibaba Cloud | ecs.g6.4xlarge | 16 vCPUs | 64 GB | 1 TB NVMe SSD disk | Up to 10 Gbps | Elastic IP | 16 TB/month |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
Note: Prices and configurations may vary. Always consult the provider’s official documentation.
Installation Steps
- Prerequisites Setup: Ensure you are using a non-root user with sudo privileges.
- MyTonCtrl Installation: Download and execute the installation script for your Linux distribution.
- Running MyTonCtrl: Access the MyTonCtrl console and verify the node status.
Becoming a Validator
- View and Activate Wallets: Use the provided commands to view wallet lists and activate your wallet.
- Set Stake: Optionally, manually set your stake size.
- Join Elections: MyTonCtrl will automatically participate in validator elections.
Liteserver Mode Setup
For running a liteserver, follow the outlined steps, including hardware requirements adjustment and firewall configuration.
Troubleshooting
- Error 651: Indicates no nodes found. Solution: Check firewall and NAT settings.
- Validator Console Issues: Run MyTonCtrl from the correct user account.
- Block Is Not Applied: Normal during synchronization. Retry after a delay.
- Out of Sync Issue: If syncing takes too long, consider reinstallation.