From abef9c9768e2746b0b990dfd733f48a75bf78f09 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: serinko <97586125+serinko@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 9 Nov 2023 14:34:28 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] add firo wallet setup --- .../dev-portal/src/tutorials/firo.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+) diff --git a/documentation/dev-portal/src/tutorials/firo.md b/documentation/dev-portal/src/tutorials/firo.md index a203bf59f0..a7f595a003 100644 --- a/documentation/dev-portal/src/tutorials/firo.md +++ b/documentation/dev-portal/src/tutorials/firo.md @@ -1 +1,36 @@ # Firo-Electrum NymConnect Integration + + + +## How can I use Firo over the Nym mixnet? + +> Any syntax in `<>` brackets is a user’s unique variable. Exchange with a corresponding name without the `<>` brackets. + +### NymConnect Installation + +NymConnect application is for everyone who does not want to install and run `nym-socks5-client`. NymConnect is plug-and-play, fast and easy use. Electrum Bitcoin wallet, Monero wallet (desktop and CLI) and Matrix (Element app) connects through NymConnect automatically to the Mixnet. + +1. [Download](https://nymtech.net/download/nymconnect) NymConnect +2. On Linux and Mac, make executable by opening terminal in the same directory and run: + +```sh +chmod +x ./nym-connect_.AppImage +``` + +3. Start the application +4. Click on `Connect` button to initialise the connection with the Mixnet +5. Anytime you'll need to setup Host and Port in your applications, click on `IP` and `Port` to copy the values to clipboard +6. In case you have problems such as `Gateway Issues`, try to reconnect or restart the application + +### Firo Electrum wallet via NymConnect + + +To download Firo Electrum wallet visit the [Firo's repository](https://github.com/firoorg/firo) or [Github release page](https://github.com/firoorg/electrum-firo/releases/tag/4.1.5.2). To connect to the Mixnet follow these steps: + +7. Start and connect [NymConnect](./firo.md#nymconnect-installation) (or [`nym-socks5-client`](https://nymtech.net/docs/clients/socks5-client.html)) +2. Start your Firo Electrum wallet +3. Go to: *Tools* -> *Network* -> *Proxy* +4. Set *Use proxy* to ✅, choose `SOCKS5` from the drop-down and add the values from your NymConnect application +5. Now your Firo Electrum wallet runs through the Mixnet and it will be connected only if your NymConnect or `nym-socks5-client` are connected. + +![Firo Electrum wallet setup](../images/firo_tutorial/firo.png)