See [installing.md](installing.md) for more detail.
## Start a Monero node
Seed nodes and arbitrators should use a local, trusted Monero node.
Arbitrators require a trusted node in order to submit and flush transactions from the pool.
Start a Monero node by running `make monerod` for mainnet or `make monerod-stagenet` for stagenet.
## Build and start price nodes
The price node is separated from Haveno and is to be run as a standalone service. To deploy a pricenode on both Tor and clearnet, see the instructions on the repository: https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno-pricenode
From the root of the repository, run `make seednode` to run a seednode on Monero's mainnet or `make seednode-stagenet` to run a seednode on Monero's stagenet.
The node will print its onion address to the console.
If you are building a network from scratch: for each seednode, record the onion address in `core/src/main/resources/xmr_<network>.seednodes` and remove unused seed nodes from `xmr_<network>.seednodes`. Be careful to record full addresses correctly.
Rebuild the seed nodes any time the list of registered seed nodes changes.
Each seed node requires a locally running Monero node. You can use the default port or configure it manually with `--xmrNode`, `--xmrNodeUsername`, and `--xmrNodePassword`.
Before running the arbitrator, remember that at least one seednode should already be deployed and its address listed in `core/src/main/resources/xmr_<network>.seednodes`.
Run `make arbitrator-desktop` to run an arbitrator on Monero's mainnet or `make arbitrator-desktop-stagenet` to run an arbitrator on Monero's stagenet.
The Haveno GUI will open. If on mainnet, ignore the error about not receiving a filter object which is not added yet. Click on the `Account` tab and then press `ctrl + r`. A prompt will open asking to enter the key to register the arbitrator. Use a key generated in the previous steps and complete the registration. The arbitrator is now registered and ready to accept requests of dispute resolution.
Remember that for the network to run correctly and people to be able to open and accept trades, at least one arbitrator must be registered on the network.
IMPORTANT: Do not reuse keypairs, and remember to revoke the private keypair to terminate the arbitrator.
For mainnet, first modify [package.gradle](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/aeb0822f9fc72bd5a0e23d0c42c2a8f5f87625bb/desktop/package/package.gradle#L252) to remove the line with ` --arguments --baseCurrencyNetwork=XMR_STAGENET` (also remove the `+` on the preceding line).
Then follow these instructions: https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/desktop/package/README.md.
Haveno's services should be deployed to a VPS for reliable uptime.
Seednodes can be installed as a system service.
Arbitrators can be started in a Screen session and then detached to run in the background.
Some good hints about how to secure a VPS are in [Monero's meta repository](https://github.com/monero-project/meta/blob/master/SERVER_SETUP_HARDENING.md).
TODO: gather and document scripts for VPS management
## Send alerts to update the application
<b>Upload updated installers for download</b>
* In https://<domain>/downloads/<version>/, upload the installer files: Haveno-<version>.jar.txt, signingkey.asc, Haveno-<version>.dmg, Haveno-<version>.dmg.asc, and files for Linux and Windows.
* In https://<domain>/pubkey/, upload pub key files, e.g. F379A1C6.asc.
<b>Set the mandatory minimum version for trading (optional)</b>
If applicable, update the mandatory minimum version for trading, by entering `ctrl + f` to open the Filter window, enter a private key with developer privileges, and enter the minimum version (e.g. 1.0.11) in the field labeled "Min. version required for trading".
Enter `ctrl + m` to open the window to send an update alert.
Enter a private key which is registered to send alerts.
Enter the alert message and new version number, then click the button to send the notification.
## Other operating tips
* To maintain the network, avoid all seed nodes going offline at the same time. If all seed nodes go offline at the same time, arbitrator registration and the network filter will be fully reset, so all arbitrators will need to be re-registered, and the network filter will need to be recreated. This should be done immediately or clients will cancel their offers due to the signing arbitrators being unregistered and no replacements being available to re-sign.
* If a dispute does not open properly, try manually reopening the dispute with a keyboard shortcut: `ctrl + o`.
* To send a private notification to a peer: click the user icon and enter `alt + r`. Enter a private key which is registered to send private notifications.