diff --git a/public-validator-+-sentry/buildvalidatorsentry.md b/public-validator-+-sentry/buildvalidatorsentry.md index 1e0f3d3b..12c5327d 100644 --- a/public-validator-+-sentry/buildvalidatorsentry.md +++ b/public-validator-+-sentry/buildvalidatorsentry.md @@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ For the following instructions, we will describe the steps to setup a validator blzd start ``` - the node will start and catch up to the rest of the zone. Occasionally, this command will fail, in that case run the following command first + The node will start and catch up to the rest of the zone. Occasionally, this command will fail, in that case run the following command first ```text blzd unsafe-reset-all @@ -224,6 +224,12 @@ For the following instructions, we will describe the steps to setup a validator and then retry the start command. + Notes. + + i. If you want extra info for logging or analysis or debugging purposes, you can alternatively add the `--log_level info` flag to `blzd start`. + + ii. Don't get alarmed if you are following the **REHEARSAL** PATH and your validator starts up stating it is not a validator. This is NORMAL. Your validator is currently in jail, so it does not appear in the active validator set. That's all this message means. + 22. If you are creating a validator, wait till your new node catches up to the rest of the zone. It will be obvious as the node will slow down output and be getting blocks every 4-5 seconds. To be sure, run the following command in another terminal on the validator and look for the output of `true`: