XMRig Miner

XMRig Miner

XMRig is a cross-platform, open-source miner designed primarily for mining Monero (XMR). However, it also allows mining coins like Wownero (WOW), Arqma (ARQ), Dero (DERO), and Raptoreum (RTM) using the RandomX algorithm. XMRig supports both CPUs and GPUs, making it a versatile mining tool.

Coin Prices for Mining with XMRig

Below, you can see a list of popular coins that can be mined with XMRig, as well as their current prices today.

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Algorithms and Fees

Installation of XMRig

To successfully start mining, you need to follow a few simple steps:

xmrig-6.26.0/
├── xmrig.exe          # the miner
├── config.json        # main configuration file
├── WinRing0x64.sys   # MSR driver (huge pages / MSR mod)
└── SHA256SUMS

"pools": [
    {
        "algo": null,
        "coin": null,
        "url": "pool.supportxmr.com:3333",
        "user": "YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS",
        "pass": "x",
        "keepalive": true,
        "tls": false
    }
]

Additional settings for config.json

You can configure additional parameters in config.json, such as CPU usage limits or other optimizations. Here are some examples:

"cpu": {
    "enabled": true,
    "max-threads-hint": 50
}

"print-time": 60,
"retries": 5,
"retry-pause": 5,
"background": true

Configuring the .bat File for XMRig

XMRig supports starting mining with a .bat file (batch file). Below is an instruction for setting up a batch file for mining any coin supported by XMRig.

Example batch file for starting XMRig

Create a file with the .bat extension (e.g., start_mining.bat) and add the following line to it:

xmrig.exe -o pool.supportxmr.com:3333 -u YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS -p x --cpu-priority 0

• xmrig.exe — launches the XMRig program.
• -o — specifies the pool address (in this example, pool.supportxmr.com:3333).
• -u — your wallet address in place of YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS.
• -p — password for the pool (usually, you can set it to x).
• --cpu-priority 0 — sets the CPU priority (optional parameter).

Save the file and double-click it to start XMRig with the specified parameters.

Below are pre-made .bat files for mining some of the most popular coins. You can download a ready-made batch file and place it in the folder where you unpacked XMRig. Before starting, don’t forget to replace YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS with your actual wallet address.

@echo off
xmrig.exe -o pool.minexmr.com:4444 -u YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS -p x -k --tls
pause

@echo off
xmrig.exe -o wownero.herominers.com:10661 -u YOUR_WOW_ADDRESS -p x -k --tls
pause

@echo off
xmrig.exe -o rtm.raptoreum.com:4048 -u YOUR_RTM_ADDRESS -p x -k --tls
pause

@echo off
xmrig.exe -o pool.arqma.com:9999 -u YOUR_ARQ_ADDRESS -p x -k --tls
pause

Video Guide

XMRig Commands

For efficient mining, you should familiarize yourself with the XMRig commands to configure the miner’s operation. Here are some basic commands that will help you mine various coins efficiently.

-o, –url

Specifies the mining pool address.-o pool.minexmr.com:4444

-u, –user

Specifies your wallet or pool username.-u YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS

-p, –pass

Pool password, usually can be left as “x”.-p x

–algo

Specifies the mining algorithm (e.g., rx/0 for RandomX).–algo=rx/0

–donate-level

Sets the developer donation level (default is 1%).–donate-level=1

–threads

Determines the number of CPU threads to use for mining.–threads=4

–cpu-priority

Sets CPU priority (from 0 to 5, with 5 being the highest).–cpu-priority=5

–tls

Enables SSL/TLS support for encrypted connection to the pool.–tls

–config

Specifies the path to the configuration file, which can be more flexible than the command line.–config=config.json

–benchmark

Runs a performance benchmark to assess your hardware capabilities.–bench=10M

You can also download the complete list of all XMRig commands in PDF or Markdown format.

API Configuration for XMRig

Enabling the HTTP API:

To enable the API, you need to add the corresponding parameters to the command line or configuration file (config.json). Main parameters for API setup:

• --http-host=HOST — specifies the host for the HTTP API (default is 127.0.0.1).
• --http-port=PORT — specifies the port for the HTTP API.
• --http-access-token=TOKEN — sets an access token for security (recommended for remote access).
• --http-no-restricted — enables full remote access to the HTTP API (only if an access token is set).

xmrig.exe -o pool.minexmr.com:4444 -u YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS -p x --http-host=0.0.0.0 --http-port=80

Configuration via the config file:

In config.json, add the following parameters to the API section:

"api": {
    "id": null,
    "worker-id": null,
    "port": 8080,
    "access-token": "YOUR_TOKEN",
    "restricted": false
}

• port — the port where the API will be available (e.g., 8080).
• access-token — token to ensure security, preventing unauthorized access.
• restricted — if false, the API will be fully accessible. If true, only read commands will be available.

API Access:

Once the API is enabled, you can access it through a browser or HTTP client, such as cURL, by sending a request to http://localhost:8080/1/summary. Commands you can use:

• /1/summary — summary information about the miner’s performance.
• /1/config — current miner configuration.
• /1/hashes — hashrate statistics.

Example of using cURL:

curl -X GET "http://localhost:8080/1/summary" -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN"

What are the benefits of using the XMRig API?

Mining Profitability Calculator

You can use our calculator for an accurate estimate of how much you can earn from mining various coins. Make sure to enter data such as hashrate, power consumption, and pool fees to calculate your net profit, taking into account electricity costs and current network difficulty. Choose the most profitable mining strategy for yourself and increase your earnings.

Values above are an example setup — change any field to recalculate instantly.