Stage 3 of 7

Install a Bitcoin node with Umbrel

Choose first-class pre-built support or a best-effort DIY installation, then install the Bitcoin Node app from umbrelOS.

Choose the Umbrel route

Connect Ethernet and power, follow the device's official onboarding, create the local Umbrel account and apply offered system updates.

Use the official USB installer guide. Hardware support and some features are best-effort outside Umbrel Home.

Follow Umbrel's current Pi 5 guide with its specified power and storage requirements; do not reuse older Pi instructions.

Use Umbrel's current VM guide only when you understand virtual disks, networking and host uptime.

1
Confirm requirements
Use a 64-bit dual-core or better x86 system; Umbrel recommends stronger CPU and 8 GB+ RAM. Bitcoin node storage commonly needs 1 TB or more.
2
Download the current installer
Follow the official Umbrel x86 guide and download its current USB installer. Flashing erases the selected USB drive.
3
Boot and select the target disk
Use Ethernet, boot the installer and identify the internal target by model and capacity.
Warning: Stop if you are not completely certain which disk will be erased.
4
Finish and reboot
Power off when instructed, remove installation media and boot from the installed disk.
5
Open the local interface
Visit http://umbrel.local from the same network; use the device IP if local-name discovery fails.
6
Install Bitcoin Node
Open the Umbrel App Store, select the official Bitcoin Node app, review storage requirements and install.
7
Monitor initial sync
Keep the system powered and connected. Use the app's sync and peer indicators before connecting wallets.

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