Fundamentals

Core concepts and day-to-day operations for running a healthy Erigon node.

Basic Usage

Command-line flags, common arguments, and first steps running the Erigon binary.

Sync Modes

Full, minimal, and archive sync explained — choose the right mode for your use case.

Configuration

Full CLI flag reference, config file format, and per-component tuning options.

Supported Networks

All chains and testnets supported by Erigon, with network-specific flags and notes.

Optimizing Storage

Pruning, snapshots, and techniques to minimize disk footprint.

Docker Compose

Run Erigon and all its modules together with Docker Compose.

Security

Firewall rules, API exposure best practices, and hardening recommendations.

Modules

Run RPC daemon, TxPool, Sentry, and Downloader as independent processes for scalable setups.