Retaining validator keys when wiping node data
To backup your validator keys (located in
priv_validator_key.json & register.json), make sure you're running AccMan v0.3 or above.
Your node should be running.
Select Key Management.
Select Backup Key to AccMan. Follow the prompt to encrypt it with a password.
Take note of the Network. YOU MUST ONLY RESTART ON THIS NETWORK / BVN later on
Stop the node.
Delete Node with the “Clean/Delete” option.
Create node
Join Accumulate Network
Select the same Network as your backup
Select the same BVN as your backup
Select latest version offered.
Restore key when prompted
Start.
Last modified 5mo ago