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      How can I set up the hiveNet Agent on my Linux server

      This guide walks you through the process of installing and configuring the hiveNet Agent for servers, enabling you to contribute storage space to the hiveNet and earn storage space for your hiveDisk account.

      Why use hiveNet Agent for servers?

      The hiveNet Agent allows you to contribute your unused storage space to hiveNet. By doing this, you not only support the hiveNet ecosystem but also earn storage space that can be used with your hiveDisk account on different devices. It's particularly suitable for servers, NAS, or other systems where the traditional hiveDisk desktop application might not be ideal.

      Getting Started:

      Prerequisites:

      You need a Hive user account. If you don't have one, sign up at hivenet.com.

      Step 1: Install the hiveNet Agent

      Download the Archive based on your processor architecture. You can find the latest download commands on our Downloads page.


      Extract the Files:

        • For amd64: tar -xvzf hive-disk_linux-amd64.tar.gz

        • For arm64: tar -xvzf hive-disk_linux-arm64.tar.gz

      Move and Set Permissions:

      sudo cp hive-agent /usr/local/bin/hive-agent
      sudo chmod 755 /usr/local/bin/hive-agent

      Verify Installation:

      hive-agent version

      Step 2: Configure the hiveNet Agent

      Setup Configuration File:

        • Create a config.yaml file in your ~/.hive directory with the command:

          • hive-agent config init or copy the content provided.

        • Important: Do not modify this file unless specifically instructed by support or as detailed in this documentation.

      Validate Configuration by running the code:

        • Run hive-agent config validate

      Set Contribution Path: If you want to contribute from a specific directory, modify the datalocation field in the config.yaml file to your preferred path. Ensure the user operating the hive-agent has appropriate permissions for this directory.

      Step 3: Start Contributing

      1. Launch the hive-agent daemon, specifying the space in GB you'd like to offer (at least 5 GB). Replace 'XX' with your contribution amount:


        • hive-agent contribute XX

      2. Adhere to the on-screen guidelines for the authentication challenge

      3. After authentication, a refresh token will be encrypted and saved in your ~/.hive directory. You won't have to re-authenticate in the future.

      4. To confirm a successful startup, look for the message: Agent started in: XXXXms in the logs.


      Congratulations! By following these steps, you are now an integral part of the hive network, actively offering your storage space to the network.