diff --git a/content/en/storage-providers/manage/clients/index.md b/content/en/storage-providers/manage/clients/index.md index cee1fb3..91b690e 100644 --- a/content/en/storage-providers/manage/clients/index.md +++ b/content/en/storage-providers/manage/clients/index.md @@ -13,57 +13,42 @@ toc: true --- -## Manage existing clients - -You can access the navigation menu within the sidebar under the `Clients` section. - -{{< img src="clients-list.png" alt="Manage clients using the client management page" >}} - -On this page, you have real-time access to the miner's global limits for both storage and retrieval. - -For each customer listed, various options are available: - -- **Edit**: You can modify all the information associated with a specific client -- **Delete**: This option allows you to remove a client from the list -- **Block / Release a client**: You can use this feature to either reject all deals originating from a particular client or allow them. This action also permits you to specify a - customized rejection message, which will be communicated to the client in case of deal rejection +Access: `Storage` > `Client` ## Create new client -At the top of the page, you'll find the option to initiate the creation of a new client by simply clicking on `Create a new client` +Clients can be created from the client page or by clicking on any client name proposition from `dashboards` or `history`. -#### 1. Select a pricing model and storage acceptance logic +### Pricing model and acceptance logic -The initial step in client creation necessitates the selection of the pricing model and a storage acceptance logic to be associated with them. +When creating a client you can select to apply a specific pricing and acceptance logic to that client. +It's fine to not selecting one, the default pricing and/or the default acceptance logic will apply. {{< alert icon="warning" >}} -For both the pricing model and acceptance logic, in the absence of user-defined configurations, the system will automatically apply the default settings. - -Consequently, any modifications to the default settings will directly influence the behavior of proposals originating from these clients. +When relying on the default pricing/acceptance logic. Any modification or change on the default settings, will automatically apply to that client too. {{< /alert >}} -#### 2. Fill the identity information - -Once the pricing model has been selected, the initial section prompts you to furnish client identification details. +### Client identity {{< img src="identity-infos.png" alt="Fill the identity information about the client" >}} -#### 3. Manage Filecoin addresses +### Filecoin addresses -For the purpose of customer identification when new storage deals are initiated, it is imperative to input all the Filecoin addresses associated with the client. +Fill any Filecoin addresses used by the client. -{{< alert icon="tip" >}} -You have the option to input either the short address (ID address) or the long address. Upon each entry, we will display the one you didn't enter for verification. -{{< /alert >}} +There are no constraints on the quantity of addresses that can be linked to a client. + +After an address is entered press ENTER to start the address validation. {{< alert icon="tip" >}} -There are no constraints on the quantity of addresses that can be linked to a client. +Both short and long format are supported. {{< /alert >}} {{< img src="filecoin-addresses.png" alt="Manage Filecoin addresses for this client" >}} -#### 4. Manage client Peer IDs +### Peer IDs -In order to identify the customer when new retrieval deals are received, it is imperative to provide all the known Peer IDS associated with the client +In order to identify the customer when new retrieval deals are received, it is imperative to provide all the known Peer IDS associated to the client. {{< alert icon="warning" >}} Please note that for Peer IDs, exclusively the long format (12D format) is supported. @@ -75,27 +60,42 @@ There are no constraints on the quantity of Peer IDs that can be linked to a cli {{< img src="client-peer-ids.png" alt="Manage client Peer IDs" >}} -#### 5. Set rate limits - -Irrespective of the global limits for the miner, it is feasible to establish limits only to this specific client. +### Rate limits -Once their limits are reached, all of the customer's deals will be rejected until a reset is performed. +It's possible to specify client specific limits, keep in mind this is an additional limit to a client, it does not override the global limits. More information on [limits]({{< ref "storage-providers/manage/others#global-limits" >}}) {{< alert icon="tip" >}} -For no limits, simply leave both fields set at 0 +To disable client specific limits, set it to 0. {{< /alert >}} {{< img src="storage-limits.png" alt="Manage storage deal rate for this client" >}} -#### 6. Start epoch sealing buffer +### Start epoch sealing buffer -You can set a specific start epoch sealing buffer for this specific client. +You can set a specific start epoch sealing buffer per client. Any deals from this client with a start epoch below this specified minimum will be rejected. By default, if nothing is set for the client, the miner global values will be used. +[start epoch sealing buffer]({{< ref "storage-providers/manage/others#start-epoch-sealing-buffer" >}}) + {{< alert icon="warning" >}} The value must be express in hours {{< /alert >}} {{< img src="start-epoch-sealing-buffer.png" alt="Define a value for the start epoch sealing buffer" >}} + +## Manage existing clients + +You can access the navigation menu within the sidebar under the `Clients` section. + +{{< img src="clients-list.png" alt="Manage clients using the client management page" >}} + +On this page, you have real-time access to the miner's global limits for both storage and retrieval. + +For each customer listed, various options are available: + +- **Edit**: You can modify all the information associated with a specific client +- **Delete**: This option allows you to remove a client from the list +- **Block / Release a client**: You can use this feature to either reject all deals originating from a particular client or allow them. This action also permits you to specify a - customized rejection message, which will be communicated to the client in case of deal rejection +