1. Launching DNERO MainNet

Good to know: After extracting the zip file into your Windows User path - you should have a folder named "dnero"

Navigate to the proper folder using the Command Prompt Terminal

Launch Command Prompt Terminal (CMD). By default your Windows User path should be the active directory.

The first task will be to change directory "cd" to the folder recently created "dnero" to do so type in and press enter:

cd dnero 

Connecting your Node

Now that we are on the proper directory. It is time to start connecting your node. Enter the following command into your CMD to start the installation process:

dnero start

Enter a new password. The re-enter the password for confirmation.

NORMAL Error Message: After you set your password. The system will start launching the DNERO Blockchain. An error message will appear - this is normal. Follow these next steps to correct.

Open your File Explorer Folder and locate the "dnero" folder. Located: C:\Users\username\dnero

Now double click into the mainnet folder.

Select and copy the following files:

config.yaml

snapshot

Navigate back to your Windows User folder: C:\Users\username

Paste the files into the ".dnero" folder

Keep in mind: You are pasting the two files into a seperate folder. It starts with a decimal symbol ".dnero"

Now we can re-run the "dnero start" command - Once the files are copied and paste into the .dnero folder.

dnero start

Successfully Completed First Step: Your node should start connecting to the network and begin syncing.

Note: At this point in time synchronization to the DNERO Blockchain can take up to a few days. It all depends on your internet speed.