Setting up the testnet blockchain node client - Windows

Warning

This is test software. Do not use on a computer or device with sensitive or important data. Using this software will require opening firewall ports. Using this software may result in heavy internet data usage. Use at your own risk.

Download the node client software.
Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a folder.
Open an elevated command prompt (right-click and run as administrator) and change to the folder to which you extracted the zip.

Run the following two commands to open firewall ports. Make sure that the commands succeed.

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="TCP Port 30303" dir=in action=allow protocol=TCP localport=30303

netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="UDP Port 30303" dir=in action=allow protocol=UDP localport=30303

Create a new account by running the following command. You will be prompted for a password. Make sure you remember the password.
```
geth --datadir data account new 
```
You need to prefix the above command with .\ if you are using PowerShell in admin mode. Running the above command will also show your account address. Note down this as well, since you will require it to receive coins.
Securely backup the content of the folder named data. This folder contains your account's quantum-resistant key.
Run the following command to configure the software to connect to the Quantum Coin blockchain. Do not run it more than once.
```
geth --datadir data init genesis.json
```
You need to prefix the command with .\ if you are using PowerShell in admin mode.
The software is now configured to connect to the Quantum Coin blockchain. You may additionally need to open TCP and UDP ports to allow incoming traffic in your router or cloud provider.
Proceed to next steps for connecting to the blockchain.