NETWORK RESTART

Starting From Scratch

When to use this guide: Use this guide whenever the testnet network is being restarted. You'll need to delete your old testnet data and Docker containers/images/volumes to connect to the fresh network.

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Why Start From Scratch?

When the testnet network restarts, everyone needs to start fresh with:

• New Docker images (with updated code)

• Clean data directories (no old blockchain data)

• Fresh containers (no old network connections)

Important: If you don't start from scratch, your node might try to connect with old network information, which can cause issues.

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What You Need to Do

1. Delete all Docker containers, images, and volumes (copy-paste the command below)

2. Delete your testnet folder from your Desktop (or wherever you created it)

That's it!

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Step 1: Delete Everything in Docker

Windows (PowerShell)

1. Open PowerShell (right-click Start menu → Windows PowerShell)

2. Copy and paste this command:

   docker stop regular1 sn01 wallet-rpc bootstrap 2>$null; docker rm regular1 sn01 wallet-rpc bootstrap 2>$null; docker rmi glutinous165/equilibria-node:latest; docker volume rm $(docker volume ls -q --filter name=equilibria) 2>$null

3. Press Enter and wait for it to finish

Note: If you see errors like "container not found" or "image not found", that's okay! It just means you don't have those things. The command will continue.

Linux

1. Open Terminal

2. Copy and paste this command:

   docker stop regular1 sn01 wallet-rpc bootstrap 2>/dev/null; docker rm regular1 sn01 wallet-rpc bootstrap 2>/dev/null; docker rmi glutinous165/equilibria-node:latest; docker volume rm $(docker volume ls -q --filter name=equilibria) 2>/dev/null

3. Press Enter and wait for it to finish

Note: If you see errors like "container not found" or "image not found", that's okay! It just means you don't have those things. The command will continue.

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Step 2: Delete Your Testnet Folder

Windows

1. Go to your Desktop (or wherever you created your testnet folder)

2. Find your testnet folder (it might be named "XEQ Testnet", "Testnet", "Testnet Phase 2", etc.)

3. Right-click the folder and select Delete

4. Confirm deletion when asked

Linux

1. Open Terminal

2. Copy and paste this command (replace "XEQ Testnet" with your actual folder name):

   rm -rf ~/Desktop/"XEQ Testnet"

   Or if your folder is somewhere else, navigate there first:

   cd ~/Desktop
   rm -rf "XEQ Testnet"

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You're Ready!

Once you've completed both steps above, you're ready to start fresh!

Next steps:

1. Go back to the Pull the Docker Image page

2. Follow the guide from the beginning to:

   • Create a new testnet folder

   • Pull the fresh Docker image

   • Start your node with the new network

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Troubleshooting

"Container not found" or "Image not found" errors:

• That's okay! It just means you don't have that container/image. The command will continue and delete what it can find.

"Volume is in use" error:

• The containers should have been stopped first by the command. If you still see this, try running the command again.

Can't delete the testnet folder:

• Make sure Docker Desktop is closed

• Make sure no PowerShell/Terminal windows are open in that folder

• Try restarting your computer, then delete the folder

Still having issues?

• Reach out in the testnet Telegram channel for help

• We can unban your node once you've completed the steps