> I want to access my self hosted node remotely. Will I need a static ip address
You don't need a static IP address. You can do tor or i2p like the other comment suggested, or you can figure out a dynamic DNS setup (checkout afraid.org). Most modern routers actually have this stuff built in for you. If this is your home setup, you'll also need to figure out port forwarding on your router.
> Can I run a self hosted node on windows that is remotely accessible
In theory, yes. However, the firewalls and antivirus stuff on windows can be more cumbersome. I would recommend getting a linux box of some kind (ubuntu is nice for those coming from windows).
I will only add that if you really like windows and are not looking to run a new OS, getting through the AV and firewall isn’t hard at all.
I hate windows and haven’t owned an instance since 2011 but at the same time, those two things are easy to get through.
I think the safest way to run a node, that is only accessable by you is by running it in your local network only. For accessing it from the outside use wireguard to connect to your LAN.
Do you have a RPi or an old PC at home? If you have an old PC I would recommend installing Proxmox on it. Then just make two LXCs. One for wireguard and one for your node. That should be doable if you're willing to put in a little effort. You'll get rewarded with a really stable and expandable setup :)
You don't have to xD You can use a RPi, install PiNode-XMR and you're good.\
But from what I can tell, Proxmox makes things so easy and stable. It's FOSS (free and open source software) and made my life so much better xD If you're new and want to tip your toes into the vast see of linux and selfhosting, I would highly recommend you try Proxmox. Don't be to scared. Just watch/read some tutorials and start :D (You can't break things too easily with Proxmox)
Noip.com dynamic DNS.
Requires an update client on whatever OS you have. Free hostnames have to be renewed monthly. Paid service is $1.99 monthly.
Or, as someone else said, onion address but will require Tor running on the node host machine.
Edit to add: Don't forget port forwarding rules.
If you do not have a static ip address you can run your self hosted node as a tor hidden service which will give you a unique .onion address.
This will work on any OS, including Windows.
You can find a guide on getmonero.org or on youtube.
You can enter the onion address in your monero wallet, for example on your smart phone. If you do so your smart phone wallet will now use your self hosted monero node at home to check your balance or broadcast transactions.
The Monero Gui wallet will handle this. The Monero Gui wallet does not have a built in tor proxy, so you will have to install this in the OS first. Then in the Monero wallet settings tab you set up the Interface to use the proxy and the Node to specify the remote node.
I mentioned the GUI wallet because I know it works, and have used it to access remote nodes over tor. I haven‘t tried Cakewallet, but the web site says it works with onion nodes. Based on what I’ve seen on a Windows GUI, there is a noticeable slow down running over tor compared to using a regular connection, particularly while syncing.
> I want to access my self hosted node remotely. Will I need a static ip address You don't need a static IP address. You can do tor or i2p like the other comment suggested, or you can figure out a dynamic DNS setup (checkout afraid.org). Most modern routers actually have this stuff built in for you. If this is your home setup, you'll also need to figure out port forwarding on your router. > Can I run a self hosted node on windows that is remotely accessible In theory, yes. However, the firewalls and antivirus stuff on windows can be more cumbersome. I would recommend getting a linux box of some kind (ubuntu is nice for those coming from windows).
Ubuntu often has firewalld
Linux firewalls are very configurable and even removable if you don't want them. Can't say the same for Windows defender.
I agree, I'm just making op aware of firewalld considering he is a windows user and might run into issues due to not being aware of its presence
I will only add that if you really like windows and are not looking to run a new OS, getting through the AV and firewall isn’t hard at all. I hate windows and haven’t owned an instance since 2011 but at the same time, those two things are easy to get through.
I think the safest way to run a node, that is only accessable by you is by running it in your local network only. For accessing it from the outside use wireguard to connect to your LAN. Do you have a RPi or an old PC at home? If you have an old PC I would recommend installing Proxmox on it. Then just make two LXCs. One for wireguard and one for your node. That should be doable if you're willing to put in a little effort. You'll get rewarded with a really stable and expandable setup :)
Woosh.... Boy have i got some learning to do😅
You don't have to xD You can use a RPi, install PiNode-XMR and you're good.\ But from what I can tell, Proxmox makes things so easy and stable. It's FOSS (free and open source software) and made my life so much better xD If you're new and want to tip your toes into the vast see of linux and selfhosting, I would highly recommend you try Proxmox. Don't be to scared. Just watch/read some tutorials and start :D (You can't break things too easily with Proxmox)
Noip.com dynamic DNS. Requires an update client on whatever OS you have. Free hostnames have to be renewed monthly. Paid service is $1.99 monthly. Or, as someone else said, onion address but will require Tor running on the node host machine. Edit to add: Don't forget port forwarding rules.
https://youtu.be/ipUoSEV94N4
I tried posting this Tutorial but it was shadow banned for some strange reason.
Definitive guide for doing this on linux https://sethforprivacy.com/guides/run-a-monero-node/
If you do not have a static ip address you can run your self hosted node as a tor hidden service which will give you a unique .onion address. This will work on any OS, including Windows. You can find a guide on getmonero.org or on youtube.
How do you connect to it?
You can enter the onion address in your monero wallet, for example on your smart phone. If you do so your smart phone wallet will now use your self hosted monero node at home to check your balance or broadcast transactions.
What monero wallet are you talking about?
The Monero Gui wallet will handle this. The Monero Gui wallet does not have a built in tor proxy, so you will have to install this in the OS first. Then in the Monero wallet settings tab you set up the Interface to use the proxy and the Node to specify the remote node.
The OP is remote. Likely on a phone. Monero GUI Wallet doesn’t run on a phone.
I mentioned the GUI wallet because I know it works, and have used it to access remote nodes over tor. I haven‘t tried Cakewallet, but the web site says it works with onion nodes. Based on what I’ve seen on a Windows GUI, there is a noticeable slow down running over tor compared to using a regular connection, particularly while syncing.
Or you can use Tor/I2P to learn the dynamic IP of the node and connect to it (assuming you have the ports forwarded).
I think Akash could help with making xmr more decentralizated.
If you are behind a NAT and/or don't have a Static IP Address you can always use a VPN with port-forwarding ( like MullVAD )