# BTC-RPC-EXPLORER

## Node.js 

{% hint style="info" %}
We will be completely operating from your main device, unless otherwise stated. So grab your laptop, and follow along.
{% endhint %}

Determine which download you need:

```
$ uname -m
```

Now head to: <https://nodejs.org/en/download/>

Right click on the correct download to "Copy link address" you need. For this example I'll use the linux x64 download.

```
$ wget https://nodejs.org/dist/v10.16.3/node-v10.16.3-linux-x64.tar.xz
```

Unpack and install

```
$ tar -xf node-v10.16.3-linux-x64.tar.xz
$ sudo rm -r *.tar.xz
$ cd node-v10.16.3-linux-x64
$ sudo cp -R * /usr/local/
```

Check the version

```
$ node -v
v10.16.3
$ npm -v
6.9.0
```

And that's it for node.js!

## Install the Explorer

First, head over to github and read up on the explorer: <https://github.com/janoside/btc-rpc-explorer>

Ok, now we are going to pull the repo using git (alternatively you can use wget) and install it using npm.&#x20;

```
$ git clone https://github.com/janoside/btc-rpc-explorer.git
$ cd btc-rpc-explorer
$ npm install
```

Now we need to set the .env file. To do this we are going to edit the .env-sample file, then save as .env to activate it.

```
$ sudo nano .env-sample
##Make sure you UNCOMMENT out the following:
BTCEXP_HOST=127.0.0.1
BTCEXP_PORT=3002 (you can change this, you will put this in the web browser)


BTCEXP_BITCOIND_HOST=192.168.X.XX (this should be the IP of you pi you configured in the Electrs guide)
BTCEXP_BITCOIND_PORT=28256 (if default dojo)
BTCEXP_BITCOIND_USER=dojoRPCusername
BTCEXP_BITCOIND_PASS=dojoRPCpasswrod
BTCEXP_BITCOIND_RPC_TIMEOUT


Rest are optional, but I opted for the following:
BTCEXP_DEMO
BTCEXP_PRIVACY_MODE
BTCEXP_BASIC_AUTH_PASSWORD=(whatever you want)

##One you are happy with your settings..
Ctrl+X, y, (delete the .env-sample, type: .env) Enter
```

{% hint style="warning" %}
WARNING: To be clear to save as, before hitting Enter, you should see the file name:    .env   &#x20;

If you still have: .env-sample    It will not work.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

Ok, now we are all set... all thats left is to start.

```
$ npm run
$ npm start
```

Go to 127.0.0.1:3002 (or whatever port you used) and you should now have access to your full explorer!

## Credits

Huge shout out to janoside for making this RPC explorer. And the Dojo Telegram group for all the help.&#x20;

Join the telegram group at: <https://t.me/samourai_dojo>

DM me on Twitter: @BTCxZelko or Telegram @BTCxZelko if you have any questions.

<https://tippin.me/@BTCxZelko>  <---So my wife doesn't kill me :sweat\_smile:&#x20;


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