Can't connect to Electrum

Noober · August 27, 2024, 12:01am

Bitcoin core installed and synced. Electrum installed and synced.

Can get the start 9 instance over Tor

Can not for the life of me get the Electrum server.

I tried a few wallet apps and they don’t connect either.

Noober · August 27, 2024, 12:03am

I also don’t see any inbound connections to bitcoin in the logs.

Rick · August 27, 2024, 12:14am

Have you had a look at these guides. There is a list of wallets that have been tested and there are several wallet guides in our docs that show how to connect to Electrs running on StartOS. Here are a couple or you can search for the specific wallet you are trying to use:

github.com

Start9Labs/electrs-startos/blob/master/docs/wallets.md

# Tested Wallets

## BitBox App

https://shiftcrypto.ch/download/

Available for:
- Android
- Linux
- Mac
- Windows

[Setup guide](./integrations/bitbox/guide.md)

## Blockstream Green

https://blockstream.com/green/

Available for:
- Android

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github.com

Start9Labs/bitcoind-startos/blob/v25.0.0.3/docs/integrations/sparrow/guide.md

# Sparrow Wallet Setup Guide

You have two options for connecting Sparrow directly to Bitcoin's RPC: LAN (.local) and Tor (.onion).  LAN of course only works on the lan but is very fast, while Tor works remotely but is slow.  Switching between them is just a matter of changing .local to .onion (or vice versa) and switching the Tor proxy off or on, respectively.

If you use tor, you will need to have Tor running natively on your device in order to use Sparrow remotely.  You can find the relevant setup documentation in the Resources section at the bottom of this page.

## Configuring Sparrow to use the Bitcoin Core RPC

1. First, install the Bitcoin Core service to your Embassy from the Start9 Marketplace.

2. Configure Bitcoin Core and allow it to begin the Initial Blockchain Download if you have not already.  You may continue even if this is still in progress, but you will need to let the sync complete before creating your first transaction.  Bitcoin Core MUST have the "Enable Wallet" feature turned on.  This is found in *Bitcoin Core > Config > Wallet*.

3. Next, [download](https://sparrowwallet.com/download/), install, and launch Sparrow.  If this is the first time you have run Sparrow, you will be guided to a screen where you will be asked to configure your Bitcoin server.  Otherwise, you can find the server setup in Preferences.  Select the option for "Bitcoin Core" as the **Server** Type:

    ![Sparrow Server Setup](./assets/sparrow-server-setup2.png "Setup Your Bitcoin Server")

4. From your Embassy's Bitcoin Core service page, click "Interfaces," and copy the `LAN Address` under **RPC Interface**.  Paste this into Sparrow's "URL" field, removing the `http://` prefix, as Sparrow will not accept it.  In the "Port" field, type `443`:

    ![Sparrow Server Setup](./assets/sparrow-server-setup3.png "Enter URL & Port")

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Noober · August 27, 2024, 12:26am

Thank you. yes, I looked at a lot before my brain melted.

i believe bluewallet was on there
i tried that one with the qr for the .onion address. it immediately tells me it cant connect. tried both 50001 and 50002

Noober · August 27, 2024, 12:36am

ugh sorry to waste your time i was being incredibly dumb. multiple times over. had conflicts with my own vpn… dmz firewall rules…
all set now

system · August 29, 2024, 12:36am

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