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i run a startOS node too waiting for the new 040 release

Thinking of running my own node. Do you or does anyone know: I spend time between two different locations (6 months here 6 months there), do I need to take the node with me to each location? Btw, in one location I have Wi-Fi to which I can connect an Ethernet cable, in the other location I can only connect via 4g Hotspot through my phone.

nostr:nprofile1qqs9df4h2deu3aae83fmet5xmrlm4w5l9gdnsy3q2n7dklem7ezmwfcpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzv9hxgtcpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejj7f4nlzp can you chime in

If you use Start9 and use something like Alby Hub, you can tor into your node into one location from the other. So long as you have internet in both continuously, you don’t need to schlep the device around with you.

Yep, I Do it all the time!

I’ll add that using your phone can be tricky but if you use orbot or a browser that is tor compatible, it’s pretty straight forward. The important thing is to make sure you have access to the onion addresses for the server wherever you are, you could use a password/secure note organizer like nordpass or vault warden so you can access the addresses from wherever you are

Thanks, I really appreciate your detailed reply., which I’m highlights a challenge: I need to first familiarize myself with tor, onion addresses, Alby, etc. I once downloaded Alby extension on my pc but gave up after several attempts at getting the thing to sync and work; it was not as simple and straight forward as I had anticipated, even after reading and watching videos about it. One day though…

I believe there is a nostr:npub1rxysxnjkhrmqd3ey73dp9n5y5yvyzcs64acc9g0k2epcpwwyya4spvhnp8 video or two on alby hub and their website has some good guides and information to start the learning journey.

do you mind if I repost this on #odysee?

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You could choose one location and the leave the server there all year. Or you could bring it with you. The latter is probably the better option in most cases. The server needs Ethernet. So if you want to bring it with you, you'll need to figure out some kind of WiFi extender with Ethernet port. Usually $15-$20. However, there is always a chance the server will need to be manually restarted if something goes wrong, so if you choose to leave it at one location, you would need to make sure someone is available at that location to restart if necessary.

Thanks guys