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[norfrile]

Sorry to bother.The ots verify command reported an error, indicating that it could not connect to the Bitcoin node: The cookie file is unusable ([Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/root/.bitcoin/.cookie') and the rpcpassword is not specified in the configuration file: '/root/.bitcoin/bitcoin.conf'.

what can I do for this error?

Thanks a lot!

[petertodd]

What user is your Bitcoin node running under?

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On January 19, 2025 9:55:02 AM GMT+01:00, norfrile ***@***.***> wrote: Sorry to bother.The `ots verify` command reported an error, indicating that it could not connect to the Bitcoin node: The cookie file is unusable ([Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/root/.bitcoin/.cookie') and the rpcpassword is not specified in the configuration file: '/root/.bitcoin/bitcoin.conf'. what can I do for this error? Thanks a lot!

[norfrile]

Thank you for your response and assistance! Apart from executing the following commands:

1. pip3 install opentimestamps-client
2. ots stamp <file>
3. ots verify <file>

I have not installed or performed any additional operations. Could you please advise if I might have missed any necessary installation steps, such as installing a Bitcoin node?

Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.

[petertodd]

Yes, if you want to verify automatically you do need a Bitcoin node. But you can verify manually by using the --no-bitcoin option and checking with a block explorer like mempool.space

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On January 19, 2025 10:30:48 AM GMT+01:00, norfrile ***@***.***> wrote: Thank you for your response and assistance! Apart from executing the following commands: 1. `pip3 install opentimestamps-client` 2. `ots stamp <file>` 3. `ots verify <file>` I have not installed or performed any additional operations. Could you please advise if I might have missed any necessary installation steps, such as installing a Bitcoin node? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated.