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Re: [tor-relays] fingerprint info propogation



Thanks for that, figured out it was an overlooked torrc line causing the
problem.
-Jason

On 09/07/2014 02:40 AM, Roger Dingledine wrote:
> On Sun, Sep 07, 2014 at 01:00:38AM +0000, jason@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> Sorry if asked before,
>> made a stupid oversight restarting one of my exits yesterday, had
>> duplicated the fingerprint file from another node. Changed the file to
>> the correct nickname today (I know nicknames are depreciated now) and
>> reset tor, how long will it take this change to propogate to the network?
> 
> Hi Jason,
> 
> The fingerprint file is just written out for your benefit. It's never used
> by the relay -- the relay uses the actual key, not just the fingerprint
> of the key.
> 
> See also https://www.torproject.org/docs/faq#UpgradeOrMove for more
> details about what counts as your relay's soul. :)
> 
> Thanks!
> --Roger
> 
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