# Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet **URL:** \ **Category:** Academy\ **Tags:** peers, full-node-qt, connections\ **Created:** [July 25, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.nexa.org/t/guide-how-to-add-connections-peers-to-the-full-node-qt-wallet/684 "2025-07-25T18:25:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Nexa](https://forum.nexa.org/user_avatar/forum.nexa.org/nexa/32/1026_2.png) [@Nexa](https://forum.nexa.org/u/Nexa)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.nexa.org/t/guide-how-to-add-connections-peers-to-the-full-node-qt-wallet/684/1 "2025-07-25T18:25:19Z")
![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/e713785729a31925e9074b04bac5c0eed28e9c0d.jpeg) Nexa Full-Node QT Wallet grants users full control over their interaction with the blockchain by providing a direct, trustless connection to the network. This autonomy is fundamental to the philosophy of decentralized systems. However, following the recent upgrade to Full-Node version 2.0.0.0, some users may experience difficulty establishing new connections or peers. This guide outlines how to manually add peers to ensure stable connectivity. ## Why Add Peers Manually? Under normal conditions, the wallet automatically discovers and connects to network peers. However, due to factors like a slow internet connection or temporary network issues, the wallet may struggle to find peers promptly. Fortunately, users can manually add peers using either the console or configuration file. ## Method 1: Add Peers via Console Step 1: Open the Console 1. Launch the Nexa Full-Node QT Wallet. 2. Navigate to: - _Top Menu → Help → Debug Window → Console_ ![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/87756791735670d34791e2c81d382bdf62d93c69.jpeg) You should see a welcome message: _“Welcome to the Nexa RPC console. Use up and down arrows to navigate history, and Ctrl-L to clear screen. Type help for an overview of available commands.”_ Step 2: Add a Node To manually add a peer, type the following command into the console: _addnode 172.232.204.215:49372 add_ Press Enter to execute. This will add the node with IP address _172.232.204.215_ and port _49372_ to your active peer list. You can find additional peers at: [https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/](https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/) Repeat the addnode command with other IP addresses as needed. Adding a few reliable peers is typically sufficient. ![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/3fac9b1df66e8c8b362caea8c33910b9e72a5bdf.jpeg) ## Method 2: Add Peers via Configuration File You can also configure your wallet to automatically connect to specific peers at startup. Step 1: Locate the Configuration File On Windows, the configuration file is located at: _C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\nexa\nexa.conf_ Replace _YourUsername_ with your actual Windows username. ![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/1ce18fd09d744db85d7a74f67175c9edeeb39cbc.jpeg) Step 2: Edit the File Open the _nexa.conf_ file with a text editor such as Notepad, Visual Studio Code, or similar. At the top of the file, you should see: _## NEXA run-time configuration settings._ _## Use GUI-\>Help-\>command-line options or [spec.nexa.org](http://spec.nexa.org) for available settings._ Below this, you can begin adding your peer nodes: _addnode=172.232.204.215:49372_ _addnode=139.162.253.213:7228_ _addnode=54.232.77.41:7228_ _addnode=45.79.142.25:46752_ _addnode=207.154.205.96:56028_ _addnode=139.162.252.62:38422_ _addnode=172.104.135.54:42730_ _addnode=45.79.189.157:57692_ You can find up-to-date, active nodes on the Nexa Explorer: [https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/](https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/) Save the file after editing. ![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/096d769e798333c5f5dd26ea407a24911f73ddcd.jpeg) It’s important to note that every time you launch the wallet, it will attempt to connect to the peers listed in your _nexa.conf_ file. However, because peer IP addresses can change over time, you should occasionally verify that the nodes you’ve added are still active. If your wallet experiences connectivity issues, it may be due to inactive or outdated nodes. In such cases, simply visit the Nexa Explorer at[https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/](https://explorer.nexa.org/peers/) to find fresh, active IP addresses and update your configuration accordingly. ![Guide: How to Add Connections/Peers to the Full-Node QT Wallet](https://forum.nexa.org/uploads/default/original/1X/bddca7bca0beaca73b8cb824cc44bf23e5073f7e.jpeg) ## Final Thoughts Congratulations! You now understand how to manually add peers to the Nexa Full-Node QT Wallet through both the console and configuration file. This empowers you to maintain consistent connectivity, troubleshoot network issues, and fully leverage the capabilities of a decentralized node. You’re one step closer to mastering full-node wallet operations and participating in the Nexa network at its core.