Error message when trying to install Core Lightning: Step-by-step guide
Are you encountering errors when trying to install the Core Lightning package? This article will guide you through the Core Lightning installation process using the included installation guide and troubleshooting common issues.
Step 1: Check the system requirements
Before proceeding, make sure your system meets the minimum requirements for Core Lightning:
- Linux distribution: Ubuntu 18.04 or later
- Architecture: x86_64 (64-bit)
- Dependencies: git, openssl, libc6
Step 2: Download the version
Go to the official Core Lightning download page at [corelightning.org]( Select the “Release” version that corresponds to your distribution. Linux.
Open a terminal and run the following command:
sudo tar -xvf release.tar.xz -C /usr/local --strip-components=1
This will extract the Core Lightning package from the tarball and install it in the “/usr/local” folder.
Step 3: Verify the installation
Once the installation is complete, verify that Core Lightning was installed successfully by running:
ls /usr/local/corelightning/
You should see the corelightning' directory containing the Core Lightning package.
Common Problems and Solutions
- Error: "Could not create tarball"
+ Solution: Check that you have sufficient permissions to write files in the/tmpfolder. Runsudo chown -R ubuntu:ubuntu /usr/local/corelightning/to change ownership.
- Error: "Installation failed (1/2)"
+ Solution: Check if the system entropy is set correctly by runningsudo dpkg –force-decorade -i /usr/local/corelightning/release.tar.xz. This will try another installation if the first one fails.
- Error: "Core-lightning could not be installed (2/3)"
+ Solution: Try installing Core Lightning again, this time specifying the full path to the package:sudo tar -xvf /usr/local/corelightning/release.tar.xz -C /usr/local –strip-components=1.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Make sure you are using the correct binary version (release
) for your distribution. Linux.
- Make sure you have downloaded the correct version from the official Core Lightning website.
- If you encounter problems during installation, try runningsudo apt-get install -y core-lightning’ to install Core Lightning via package manager instead of tarball.
By following these instructions and troubleshooting common issues, you should be able to install Core Lightning on your Linux system. If you are still having problems, you can provide more information for further assistance.