From f2785e3339282a80f8d11f1c6dcf7c10d96ad80a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Miran Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2023 11:02:58 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add a trusted node sync step to the guide (#5161) --- docs/the_nimbus_book/src/prater.md | 3 +++ docs/the_nimbus_book/src/quick-start.md | 15 ++++++++++++--- 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/prater.md b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/prater.md index 559ea8ae9..c8a19513c 100644 --- a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/prater.md +++ b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/prater.md @@ -66,6 +66,9 @@ nimbus-eth2/build/nimbus_beacon_node \ --suggested-fee-recipient= ``` +!!! tip + If you want the syncing process to complete much faster, you can [sync from a trusted node](./trusted-node-sync.md). + One might consider here to [set up a systemd service](./beacon-node-systemd.md) to ensure this runs automatically, including after restarts. ## Begin validating diff --git a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/quick-start.md b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/quick-start.md index 3b898f5ef..ccbbb959c 100644 --- a/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/quick-start.md +++ b/docs/the_nimbus_book/src/quick-start.md @@ -46,9 +46,18 @@ See the [execution client guide](./eth1.md) for instructions on how to pick and Follow the [build guide](./build.md). -### 4. Start the node +### 4. Sync from a trusted node -Once you've installed Nimbus, you can [start the node](./start-syncing.md) which will initiate the sync process. +While this step is not mandatory, since Nimbus will automatically start syncing process on the first start, we recommend doing it as it will allow you to get started in **minutes** instead of hours or even days. + +Follow our [trusted node sync guide](./trusted-node-sync.md). + + +### 5. Start the node + +Once you've completed previous steps, it is time to start the beacon node. + +If you have skipped the syncing from a trusted node step, starting the node will initiate the [syncing process](./start-syncing.md). ```sh cd nimbus-eth2 @@ -75,7 +84,7 @@ INF 2022-07-19 15:42:58.145+02:00 Launching beacon node top ``` Congratulations! -Your beacon node is up and running, and syncing the network! +Your beacon node is up and running! !!! success "What next?"