Node Backup / Restore

Back up and restore your RLN node state on Utexo Cloud.

Node Backup

1. Access Backup Functionality

Navigate to the backup page for your node:

nodes/{nodeId}/backup

2. Create a Backup

If no backup has been previously created, the page displays a Create Backup button.

Clicking the button triggers an AWS Lambda function that communicates with the node’s /backup API endpoint. Once the backup is successfully created, it is automatically uploaded to an Amazon S3 bucket.

3. Download the Backup

A pre-signed URL is generated that allows direct download from S3. The URL expires 30 minutes after being issued.

Download and store the backup file securely before the pre-signed URL expires. After 30 minutes, you will need to create a new backup to obtain a fresh download URL.

Node Restore

1. Access Restore Functionality

Navigate to the backup page for the node you want to restore:

nodes/{nodeId}/backup

Locate the Restore node section.

2. Upload the Backup File

Click Upload to generate an S3 upload URL. Select the backup file from your local device. The upload begins automatically.

3. Restore the Node

After the upload completes, a Restore button becomes active. Click Restore to start the restoration process via the node’s /restore API endpoint.

The restore process will overwrite the current node state. Ensure you are restoring the correct backup file before proceeding.