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= Pool Mining =

Make sure that you have already setup a wallet! You can check out the [[wallet-win.html|Windows Wallet Guide]] to learn more.<br />
Pool mining does not require the network running.

== Step 1: Downloading the Files ==

Download this special [https://github.com/fancyIX/sgminer-phi2-branch/releases Pool Miner]. Put that folder in its own folder (perhaps ''Pool AMD Miner'').

== Step 2: Setting Up the Miner ==

Now you will want to edit the file <code>Run-Allium.bat</code> 
Edit the file (Right Click &gt; Edit), and enter this

<pre>.\sgminer.exe -k allium -o POOL -u ADDRESS -p x </pre>

Then, replace the <code>POOL</code> to the pool’s address (you can find some available pools [[pool-mining.html#main-net|here]]).<br />
Once that is done, replace the <code>ADDRESS</code> (which is right after <code>-u</code>) to your address.<br />

If you have an AMD navi gpu, or a newer AMD gpu in general if you aren't sure, try replacing <code>-k allium</code> with <code>-k allium_navi</code>.

Additionally, some pools may require the option <code>--difficulty-multiplier 0.5</code> to be specified.  You may need to test this later.

== Step 3: Start Mining ==

You can open <code>Run-Allium.bat</code>!<br />
The miner might take a while to calibrate, it can take between 1 to 10 minutes.

== Access is denied ==

Check your antivirus, it might be preventing the network from functioning

== HELP! ==

If the above troubleshooting steps do not work. You can ask in the Discord chat <code>#troubleshooting</code> or <code>#windows-mining</code>