Error message when trying to install Core Lightning: Step by step.
Are you getting errors when trying to install the Core Lightning package? This article provides instructions on how to install Core Lightning using the provided installation guide and troubleshoot 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 release
Go to the official Core Lightning download page at [corelightning.org]( Select the “Release” version that matches your Linux distribution.
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 the Core Lightning package was successfully installed by running:
ls /usr/local/corelightning/
You should see the “corelightning” directory containing the Core Lightning package.
Common Problems and Solutions
- Error:
“Failed to create tarball file”
+ Solution: Verify that you have sufficient permissions to write files to /tmp. Run sudo chown -R ubuntu:ubuntu /usr/local/corelightning/ to change the owner.
- Error: “Installation failed (1 of 2)”
+ Workaround: Check that the system entropy is set correctly by running sudo dpkg --force-decorade -i /usr/local/corelightning/release.tar.xz. If the first fails, a second installation will be attempted.
- Error: “Failed to install core-lightning (2 of 3)”
+ Workaround: Try reinstalling Core Lightning, 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 Linux distribution.
- Make sure you have downloaded the correct release version from the official Core Lightning website.
- If you encounter problems during the installation process, try running `sudo apt-get install -y core-lightning’ to install Core Lightning using the package manager instead of the tarball.
By following these steps and troubleshooting common issues, you should be able to successfully install Core Lightning on your Linux system. If you are still having problems, you can provide more details for further assistance.
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