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docs(pnet): add more info about bootstrap
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whyrusleeping authored Oct 16, 2017
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Expand Up @@ -185,11 +185,24 @@ When using this feature, you will not be able to connect to the default bootstra
nodes (Since we arent part of your private network) so you will need to set up
your own bootstrap nodes.

To prevent your node from even trying to connect to the default bootstrap nodes, run:
First, to prevent your node from even trying to connect to the default bootstrap nodes, run:
```bash
ipfs bootstrap rm --all
```

Then add your own bootstrap peers with:
```bash
ipfs bootstrap add <multiaddr>
```

For example:
```
ipfs bootstrap add /ip4/104.236.76.40/tcp/4001/ipfs/QmSoLV4Bbm51jM9C4gDYZQ9Cy3U6aXMJDAbzgu2fzaDs64
```

Bootstrap nodes are no different from all other nodes in the network apart from
the function they serve.

To be extra cautious, You can also set the `LIBP2P_FORCE_PNET` environment
variable to `1` to force the usage of private networks. If no private network is
configured, the daemon will fail to start.
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