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== Instructions for changing the directory of the blockchain data for the defichain wallet == | == Instructions for changing the directory of the blockchain data for the defichain wallet == | ||
Procedure using Windows 10 as an example: | Procedure using Windows 10 as an example: | ||
| − | # | + | # Make sure that the DeFiChain app is closed |
| − | # | + | # Open directory C:\Users\<username>\.defi |
| − | # add line: datadir=<storage directory blockchain data> | + | # Open the file <code>defi.conf</code> in text editor |
| + | # add line: <code>datadir=<storage directory blockchain data></code> Important: The line has to be added before the <code>[main]</code> chapter) | ||
# Example: | # Example: | ||
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| − | <li>Save file and start | + | <li>Save file and start app</li> |
<li>The app now recreates the blockchain folders in the datadir and will start with a complete download of the whole blockchain. (16.3.2021 ca. 25GB)</li> | <li>The app now recreates the blockchain folders in the datadir and will start with a complete download of the whole blockchain. (16.3.2021 ca. 25GB)</li> | ||
</ol> | </ol> | ||
The app 2.3.1 does not work correctly with a moved directory. | The app 2.3.1 does not work correctly with a moved directory. | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 16 March 2021
Instructions for changing the directory of the blockchain data for the defichain wallet
Procedure using Windows 10 as an example:
- Make sure that the DeFiChain app is closed
- Open directory C:\Users\<username>\.defi
- Open the file
defi.confin text editor - add line:
datadir=<storage directory blockchain data>Important: The line has to be added before the[main]chapter) - Example:
rpcauth=something
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- Save file and start app
- The app now recreates the blockchain folders in the datadir and will start with a complete download of the whole blockchain. (16.3.2021 ca. 25GB)
The app 2.3.1 does not work correctly with a moved directory.
