how to install over protocol | lightweight full node on mac
Installing the `over protocol` full lightweight node on macOS can be done by following these steps:
1. **Download Node Software**:
Visit the official Over Protocol | Lightweight Full Node at https://over.network/ - Click on their website and start downloading and create your account.
After the installation has been complete and you can select the show finder and drag into the application.
Click get started and connect your account using your QR code. Enter your password on your OVERWALLET.
2. **Extract the ZIP File**:
Locate the downloaded ZIP file (`proof-of-building-main.zip`) in your Downloads folder.
Double click on the ZIP file to extract its contents. This will create a new folder with the extracted files.
3. **Open Terminal**:
Press `Command + Space` to open Spotlight Search.
Type `Terminal` and press `Enter` to open the Terminal application.
4. **Navigate to the Over Protocol Directory**:
In the Terminal window, use the `cd` command to navigate to the folder where you extracted the Over Protocol source code.
For example, if you extracted it in the Downloads folder, you would type:
```
cd Downloads/proof-of-building-main
```
5. **Build and Install the Node**:
Once you are inside the Over Protocol directory in Terminal, run the following commands to build and install the node:
```
chmod +x install.sh
./install.sh
```
6. **Configuration**:
Follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process to configure the node settings accordingly.
7. **Start the Node**:
After the installation is complete, start the Over Protocol node by running the following command:
```
overprotocol.exe
```
8. **Verify Installation**:
To verify that the node is up and running, you can check the console output for any error messages. If you see no errors, it means the installation was successful.
9. **Keep Node Running**:
If you want the node to run continuously in the background, you can use tools like `screen` or `tmux` to manage the node process.
That's it! You have successfully installed the Over Protocol full lightweight node on your macOS. Feel free to reach out if you encounter any issues during the installation process.