"use client"; import { useState, useEffect } from 'react'; import Head from 'next/head'; import Image from 'next/image'; import Link from 'next/link'; import { Info, Activity, Terminal, AlertTriangle, X } from 'lucide-react'; import { Dialog, DialogContent, DialogDescription, DialogHeader, DialogTitle, DialogTrigger, DialogFooter, } from "@/components/ui/dialog"; import { Alert, AlertDescription, AlertTitle } from "@/components/ui/alert"; import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"; import { motion } from "framer-motion"; export default function RunPage() { const [hasAgreed, setHasAgreed] = useState(false); const [showDisclaimer, setShowDisclaimer] = useState(true); useEffect(() => { // Check if user has previously agreed const agreed = localStorage.getItem('codex-disclaimer-agreed'); if (agreed === 'true') { setHasAgreed(true); setShowDisclaimer(false); } }, []); const handleAgree = () => { localStorage.setItem('codex-disclaimer-agreed', 'true'); setHasAgreed(true); setShowDisclaimer(false); }; return (

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{/* Tutorial Section */}

{/* Step 1: Port Forwarding */}

1

Port Forwarding

Configure your network to allow Codex connections

Required

Required Ports

UDP

Port 8090/UDP

Required for node discovery
TCP

Port 8070/TCP

Required for data exchange

Need Help?

If you're new to port forwarding, we recommend watching this helpful tutorial:

Watch Port Forwarding Tutorial

{/* Step 2: Install Codex */}

2

Install Codex

Download and install the Codex Storage CLI

Required

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have Node.js version 14 or higher (version 18 is recommended) installed on your machine. The Codex CLI requires Node.js to run.

Installation Steps

Open your terminal
Run the following command:
```
npx codexstorage
```
Select option 1: "Download and install Codex" from the menu
Follow the prompts to complete the installation

{/* Step 3: Run Your Node */}

3

Run Your Node

Start your Codex node and verify its status

Required

Starting Your Node

Select option 2: "Run Codex node" from the main menu
Press Enter to use default ports (or enter custom ports if needed)
Keep this terminal window open to keep your node running

Keep Terminal Active The node stops running once you close this terminal. Keep it open to maintain node operation.

Verify Node Status

Open a new terminal window
Run npx codexstorage again
Select option 3: "Check node status"
Choose "View Node Information" to see your unique Node ID

Important Make sure to save your Node ID as you'll need it for the verification step.

{/* Step 4: Test Your Node */}

4

Test Your Node

Upload and download files to test your setup

Optional

Upload a File

You can upload a file using either of these methods:

Select option 4: "Upload a file" from the main menu
Or use the command:
```
npx codexstorage --upload <PATH-TO-THE-FILE>
```

Download a File

To download a file from the network:

Select option 5: "Download a file" from the main menu
Or use the command:
```
npx codexstorage --download <CID>
```

File Persistence Testnet files are not persistent and are cleared within 48 hours.

{/* Step 5: Verify & Get Role */}

5

Verify Your Node

Get your Altruistic Mode role on Discord

Required

Discord Verification

Join the{' '} Codex Discord
Go to the #bot channel
Run the command:
```
/node <YOUR-NODE-ID>
```

Success Upon successful verification, you'll receive the @Altruistic Mode role! 🎉

What can I do next?

Try using the Codex GUI app
Explore the API documentation
Run a node with Marketplace support
Become a storage provider

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