Guide: How to mine Monero

🏁 1. Prerequisites

• 64bit Intel or AMD CPU

• ARM CPU

🌜 2. Install and use a compatible wallet

⛏️ 3. Install mining software

Recommended Option 1: Gupux, all-in-one mining solution with p2pool and xmrig

1. Download at https://github.com/hinto-janai/gupax/releases

2. Extract the archive

3. Launch Gupax

4. Enter your Monero address in the P2Pool tab

5. Select a Remote Monero Node (or run your own local Monero Node)

6. Start P2Pool

7. Start XMRig

You are now mining to your own instance of P2Pool, welcome to the world of decentralized peer-to-peer mining!

Option 2: xmrig

1. Download latest miner binaries from

   https://github.com/xmrig/xmrig/releases

2. Pick a mining pool from

   https://miningpoolstats.stream/monero

3. Configure your xmrig with the configuration wizard.

Example: Command Line to mine with CPU

Windows

xmrig.exe -o de.minexmr.com:443 -u 44AFFq5kSiGBoZ4NMDwYtN18obc8AemS33DBLWs3H7otXft3XjrpDtQGv7SqSsaBYBb98uNbr2VBBEt7f2wfn3RVGQBEP3A

Linux

./xmrig -o de.minexmr.com:443 -u 44AFFq5kSiGBoZ4NMDwYtN18obc8AemS33DBLWs3H7otXft3XjrpDtQGv7SqSsaBYBb98uNbr2VBBEt7f2wfn3RVGQBEP3A

Mac

./xmrig -o de.minexmr.com:443 -u 44AFFq5kSiGBoZ4NMDwYtN18obc8AemS33DBLWs3H7otXft3XjrpDtQGv7SqSsaBYBb98uNbr2VBBEt7f2wfn3RVGQBEP3A

📄 4. Optional: Enable Huge Pages

Enabling huge pages can boost hash rate up to 50%

Windows

Two ways to enable huge pages.

1. Run the xmrig.exe one time with administrator and then reboot your PC.

   • Right-click xmrig.exe > select "Run as administrator"

Or,

1. Manually change the Lock Pages in Memory setting.

   1. Press WindowsKey + R

   2. Type gpedit.msc

   3. In Local Group Policy Editor, make the following update

      1. Open Computer Configuration

      2. Open Window Settings

      3. Open Security Settings

      4. Open Local Policies

      5. Select User Rights Assignment folder

      6. Double-click Lock pages in memory

      7. Click Add User or Group

      8. Hit search

      9. Select your Windows username

Linux

sudo bash -c "echo vm.nr_hugepages=1280 >> /etc/sysctl.conf"

✨ Tip: Boost hash rate up to 3% more by enabling 1GB huge pages. Run the following command:

sudo ./scripts/enable_1gb_pages.sh

💰 5. FAQ

5.1 How much performance should I expect from my hardware?

Find your potential CPU mining performance at https://monerobenchmarks.info/

5.2 How much can I expect to mine?

Enter your hash rate at whattomine.com

5.3 When will I get paid?

Gupax with p2pools: On the status tab, view the share/block time calculator.

xmrig with mining pools: When your earnings reaches the payout limit or threshold, payment is automatically sent to your address.

5.4 How can I optimize and tune my miner?

Follow the Windows tuning guide by sech1 (XMRig Dev)