The Raspberry Pi is a low-cost, low-power mini-computer ideal for running MystNodes 24/7. Once set up, it operates independently and enables you to earn rewards passively.
You can purchase a Preloaded Raspberry Pi with Mystnodes installed, but we recommend buying one locally and following this guide.
Supported Raspberry Pi Models
Raspberry Pi 3B
Raspberry Pi 3B+
Raspberry Pi 4B
Raspberry Pi 5
🔧 Method 1: Flash Mystberry OS Image (Beginner friendly, Recommended)
This is the easiest and fastest way to start. It uses a prebuilt OS image with MystNodes already installed.
✅ Ideal for: Beginners or clean setups
⚠️ Note: This will erase everything on the SD card
Steps:
Download the image:
mystberry.zipfrom official releasesDownload Balena Etcher: balena.io/etcher
Flash the image to SD card:
Insert the SD card into your PC.
Open Balena Etcher.
Select
mystberry.zipas the image.Select your SD card as the target.
Click Flash!
Insert the SD card into your Pi.
Connect Ethernet cable to your router.
Power on the Pi. Wait a few minutes for the system to boot.
NodeUI Setup
Once booted:
Access NodeUI at:
http://<raspberry-pi-ip>:4449Complete the onboarding process:
Set your payout (beneficiary) address
Review and configure service settings
Create an account at Mystnodes.com and link your node using the provided API key (found in NodeUI).
SSH Access (Optional)
You typically don't need to log in, but if needed:
ssh myst@<raspberry-pi-ip>
If you get a "Permission denied" error:
ssh -o PreferredAuthentications=password -o PubkeyAuthentication=no myst@<raspberry-pi-ip>
Finding Your Pi’s IP
Log into your router (usually
http://192.168.0.1)Check LAN > Clients List
Look for the device named
raspberrypi
Security: Change SSH Password
passwd
Reset Lost SSH Password
Power off the Pi and remove the SD card.
Insert it into your PC and open
cmdline.txt.Add this to the end of the line:
init=/bin/sh
Reinsert the SD card into the Pi and boot.
At the prompt, type:
su
passwd mystPower down the Pi and remove the SD card.
Edit
cmdline.txtagain and remove theinit=/bin/shpart.Boot as usual.
🔧 Method 2: Install MystNodes Software Manually
(Use this if Method 1 doesn’t work)
If you already have Raspberry Pi OS running and just want to install the MystNodes software manually:
✅ Ideal for: Advanced users or custom setups
Steps:
SSH into your Pi:
ssh myst@<raspberry-pi-ip>
Run the installation script:
sudo -E bash -c "$(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mysteriumnetwork/node/master/install.sh)"
This installs MystNodes software along with dependencies like Wireguard.
Optional: Install Pre-release Version
Add the pre-release repository:
grep -qxF 'deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/mysteriumnetwork/node-pre/ubuntu focal main' /etc/apt/sources.list || echo 'deb http://ppa.launchpad.net/mysteriumnetwork/node-pre/ubuntu focal main' | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list > /dev/null
Update and Check Available Versions:
sudo apt-get update sudo apt-cache policy myst
Identify the Candidate version, then install it:
sudo apt install myst=<candidate-version>
Example:
sudo apt install myst=0.47.0~rc0+build301789769+focal
🔧 Roll Back to Stable Version
Run:
sudo apt-cache policy myst
Note the Installed version string.
Reinstall it:
sudo apt install myst=<installed-version>