Install Olares via ISO

This guide explains how to install Olares on a physical machine using the official ISO image.

Having trouble with installation?

If you encounter issues during the installation process, feel free to submit a GitHub Issue. Please include the following information when submitting:

• The platform or environment you're using (e.g., Ubuntu, Docker, WSL, etc.).
• The installation method (script installation or Docker image).
• Detailed error information (including logs, error messages, or screenshots).

Prerequisites

• Host requirements:

  • CPU: 4 cores or more.
  • Memory: At least 8 GB of available RAM.
  • Storage: Minimum 150 GB SSD.
  • Network: The device must be connected to a wired LAN.

  SSD required

  The installation will likely fail if an HDD (mechanical hard drive) is used instead of an SSD.

• Other: A USB flash drive with at least 8 GB capacity.

Create a bootable USB drive

1. Click here to download the official Olares ISO image.
2. Download and install Balena Etcher.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into your computer.
4. Launch Etcher and follow these steps:
   • Image: Select the Olares ISO.
   • Target disk: Select your USB drive.
   • Click Flash to write the installer to the USB drive.

Boot from USB drive

1. Insert the bootable USB drive into the target machine.
2. Enter the BIOS setup and set USB Boot as the first boot option.
3. Save and restart. The system will automatically boot into the Olares installer interface.

Install Olares

1. From the Olares installer interface, select Install Olares to Hard Disk and press Enter.

2. The installer will display a list of available disks (e.g., sda 200G HARDDISK).
   Type /dev/ followed by the disk name (e.g., /dev/sda) to select the installation target. The installation typically takes 4–5 minutes.

   Note

   During installation, you may see prompts related to NVIDIA GPU drivers.
   Simply press Enter to confirm.

3. Once you see the message below, the installation has completed successfully:

   Installation completed successfully!

You can now remove the USB drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart.

Verify installation

After rebooting, the system will enter Ubuntu.

1. Log in using the default credentials:

   • Username: olares
   • Password: olares

2. Run the following command to verify the installation:

   sudo olares-check

   If the output shows the following, Olares has been installed successfully:

   check list ---------
   check Olaresd: success
   check Containerd: success

Finish installation and activate Olares

Same network required

To avoid activation failures, ensure that both your phone and the Olares device are connected to the same network.

1. Open LarePass app on your phone.
2. On your account activation page, tap Discover nearby Olares. LarePass will list the detected Olares instances in the same network.
3. Select the target Olares device from the list and tap Install now.
4. When the installation completes, tap Activate now. Olares will enter the activation process, including initial configuration and network setup.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset the login password for Olares, then tap Complete.

Once activation is complete, LarePass will display the desktop address of your Olares device, such as https://desktop.marvin123.olares.com.

Log in to Olares

1. Enter the Olares desktop address (https://desktop.{olares-id}.olares.com) in your browser, and press any key to continue.

2. On the login page, enter your Olares login password.

   

3. You will be prompted to complete two-factor verification. You can confirm the login on LarePass, or manually enter the 6-digit verification code.

   

   INFO

   The verification code is time-sensitive. Ensure you enter it before it expires. If it does, you will need to generate a new code.

Once you've logged in, you'll be directed to the Olares desktop.🎉

Next step: Protect your Olares ID

You're almost ready to start using Olares! Before diving in, it's crucial to ensure your Olares ID is securely backed up. Without this step, you won't be able to recover Olares ID if needed.

• Back up your mnemonic phrase