- Make sure the daemon is always running:
makerun.sh
- Make sure the daemon is never stuck:
checkdaemon.sh
- Make sure smartcash is always up-to-date:
upgrade.sh
- Clear the log file every other day:
clearlog.sh
On the client-side, use your node-client (formerly known as wallet) and click "Create Smartnode." Input an alias of your choosing, your server's IP address, select a collateral TX and copy/write down your SmartNodeKey.
Login to your vps as root, download the install.sh file and then run it, enter the SmartNodeKey you got above when asked for SmartNode GenKey:
wget https://rawgit.com/smartcash/smartnode/master/install.sh
bash ./install.sh