Running an IPFS Task

Running an IPFS Task on Your VPS

To ensure smooth operation of IPFS tasks on your VPS node, please follow the steps below. This guide will help you configure your environment and expose the necessary ports.

Step 1: Expose Port 30017

Ensure that your VPS has port 30017 exposed. If you prefer to use a different port, set it accordingly in the environment variables. Additionally, ensure that the port is exposed from your cloud provider (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).

Step 2: Update Environment Variables

Set the Server Port: If you are using a port other than 30017, add the SERVER_PORT variable to your environment configuration. For example, if you are using port 4000, it should look like this:
```
SERVER_PORT=4000
```
tip
If you are using the default port 30017, there is no need to set the SERVER_PORT variable.
Add the IPFS Task ID: Include the Task in your environment configuration with your IPFS Task ID, and comma separated each tasks:
```
TASKS=E2yxYLgVmPDNXxiKsdNZsDV5vnNZDwWSssKFbn24tMu2,<any other tasks you were running before>
```
Update the Service URL: Set the SERVICE_URL variable to point to your VPS IP address and the chosen port:
```
SERVICE_URL="http://<YOUR_IP_ADDRESS>:30017"
```
Set the Static IP Flag: Add the HAVE_STATIC_IP variable to indicate that your VPS has a static IP:
```
HAVE_STATIC_IP=true
```
Enable Non-Whitelisted Tasks: Add the RUN_NON_WHITELISTED_TASKS variable to allow running non-whitelisted tasks:
```
RUN_NON_WHITELISTED_TASKS=true
```

Step 3: Verify Task Endpoint Accessibility

After updating your environment variables and starting your service, ensure that the task endpoint is accessible over the internet:

Open a browser or use a tool like curl to access the following URL:

http://<YOUR_IP_ADDRESS>:30017/tasks

Check that the IPFS task appears in the list displayed at this endpoint.

If you follow these steps, your IPFS task should be correctly configured and accessible from the internet.