Got a nostr-rs-relay setup today using this walkthrough.
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Great.. we need relays 👍
I did use the docker version of heartsfield nostr-rs-relay. It's easier to setup.
I've never played with Docker , if you have a good beginner walk-through for Docker I'd appreciate it.
I use this pre-built image of the nostr-rs-relay and followed the instructions. https://hub.docker.com/r/scsibug/nostr-rs-relay
I use Portainer as Docker Manager (linux,), which makes it easier to set up an administer docker container than purely via terminal. Portainer is free for personal use and has a easy installation too (this one via terminal).
Docker needs to be installed first (obviously). The instructions are on docker website. Just search for "install docker on ubuntu" as an example.
Docker is a virtualisation agent, so you won't install stuff on the host and cant screw it up 😊
Thanks dude, I'll give it a try.
I think i will wait till i can get an umbrel home device i dont really want to have to pay a monthly fee for a vps i understand ill still have to grab a domain and since i dont have a static ip ill have to setup a dynamic dns with a client on my system i think idk
👍 umbrel works too. Just bear in mind that it is not a public relay. Umbrel does not allow external access to the relay for everyone. Umbrel is a private "home" server.
I run my relay inhouse as well with dyndns. Not a big deal.
Yeah people install tail scale I think then that revere proxies into it or something
Tailscale works fine if you only want to use it as personal relay (for yor data only). Won't work as public relay.
Instead of getting a dedicated node , consider looking at #ProxMox.
You can then run your own VPSs.
This makes backup of the entire relay node easier.
Later you can add more machines and build it into a cluster.
I've never had experience with them but I can try