If your Monero GUI is showing

"Synchronizing wallet" and "Synchronizing daemon" but logs indicate connection issues, here’s how to diagnose and fix it:

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1. Check if the Daemon (monerod) is Running

• Open a terminal and run:

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ps aux | grep monerod

• • If it's not running, the GUI can't sync.

  • If it's running but stuck, kill it:

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pkill -f monerod

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2. Restart the Daemon Properly

If using a local node:

• Manually start monerod first (best for debugging):

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monerod --detach

• • Check sync status:

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monerod status

• • Wait until it connects to peers (Height: [progress]).

  • Then reopen Monero GUI.

If using a remote node:

• Go to Settings → Node → Remote node

  • Try a different node (e.g., node.xmr.to:18081).

  • Ensure "Start node in background" is disabled if you’re not self-hosting.

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3. Check Logs for Connection Errors

• Daemon logs (local node issues):

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tail -n 50 ~/.bitmonero/bitmonero.log

• • Look for ERROR, Connection refused, or No incoming connections.

  • If stuck at a block height, try:

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monerod --db-salvage

• Wallet logs (sync issues):

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tail -n 50 ~/.monero/wallets/monero-wallet-gui.log

• • If you see Wallet is outdated, manually refresh:

    • Settings → Rescan wallet balance.

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4. Network/Firewall Issues?

• If logs show Unable to connect:

  • Ensure your firewall isn’t blocking monerod (port 18080 by default):

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sudo ufw allow 18080

• • If on Tor/I2P, check if the connection is alive:

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systemctl status tor

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5. Was the Freeze the Cause?

• Likely yes. If the GUI froze mid-sync:

  • The daemon might have been killed improperly, leaving the blockchain in an inconsistent state.

  • The wallet cache (in ~/.monero/wallets/) might need a refresh.

Fix: Reset wallet sync (if stuck)

1. Close Monero GUI and monerod.

2. Delete the wallet cache (safe, your funds are secure):

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rm ~/.monero/wallets/.wallet-name.keys.lock
rm -rf ~/.monero/wallets/wallet-name/

1. Reopen the GUI and let it resync from scratch (fast, as blockchain data is intact).

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6. Still Stuck? Try These

• Switch to a known-good remote node (e.g., node.sethforprivacy.com:18089).

• Reinstall Monero GUI (backup ~/.monero/wallets/ first).

• Ask for help on Monero StackExchange with your logs.

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Final Notes

• Force-killing can cause temporary sync hiccups, but Monero is designed to recover.

• Always backup your seed phrase (Settings → Seed & Keys) before troubleshooting.

Let me know if the logs show specific errors—I can help decode them! 🔍

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