Get configuration files

In this course, we use the Cardano TESTNET, so let's get the configuration files for it.

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Do not use MAINNET during taking this course

Starting the node and connecting it to the testnet requires 4 configuration files:

• topology.json
• BYRON genesis.json
• SHELLEY genesis.json
• config.json

In your home directory, create a new directory for the configuration files:

cd
mkdir relay
cd relay

Now download the latest testnet configuration files:

wget https://hydra.iohk.io/job/Cardano/cardano-node/cardano-deployment/latest-finished/download/1/testnet-config.json
wget https://hydra.iohk.io/job/Cardano/cardano-node/cardano-deployment/latest-finished/download/1/testnet-shelley-genesis.json
wget https://hydra.iohk.io/job/Cardano/cardano-node/cardano-deployment/latest-finished/download/1/testnet-byron-genesis.json
wget https://hydra.iohk.io/job/Cardano/cardano-node/cardano-deployment/latest-finished/download/1/testnet-topology.json

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If you have any questions and suggestions while taking the lessons please feel free to ask in the forum and we will respond as soon as possible.