# Systemd Service Setup

This guide explains how to set up the Button Refresh Bot as a systemd service on Linux.

## Prerequisites

- Linux system with systemd
- Node.js installed
- Bot configured with `.env` file

## Installation Steps

1. **Edit the service file**
   
   Open `buttonrefreshbot.service` and update the following:
   - `User`: Your Linux username (e.g., `michael`)
   - `Group`: Your Linux group (usually same as username)
   - `WorkingDirectory`: Full path to the project directory
   - `EnvironmentFile`: Full path to your `.env` file
   - `ExecStart`: Full path to `node` executable (find with `which node`)

   Example:
   ```ini
   User=michael
   Group=michael
   WorkingDirectory=/home/michael/Buttonrefreshbot
   EnvironmentFile=/home/michael/Buttonrefreshbot/.env
   ExecStart=/usr/bin/node /home/michael/Buttonrefreshbot/bot.js
   ```

2. **Copy the service file to systemd directory**
   
   ```bash
   sudo cp buttonrefreshbot.service /etc/systemd/system/
   ```

3. **Reload systemd daemon**
   
   ```bash
   sudo systemctl daemon-reload
   ```

4. **Enable the service (start on boot)**
   
   ```bash
   sudo systemctl enable buttonrefreshbot.service
   ```

5. **Start the service**
   
   ```bash
   sudo systemctl start buttonrefreshbot.service
   ```

6. **Check service status**
   
   ```bash
   sudo systemctl status buttonrefreshbot.service
   ```

## Useful Commands

- **View logs**: `sudo journalctl -u buttonrefreshbot.service -f`
- **Stop service**: `sudo systemctl stop buttonrefreshbot.service`
- **Restart service**: `sudo systemctl restart buttonrefreshbot.service`
- **Disable auto-start**: `sudo systemctl disable buttonrefreshbot.service`

## Troubleshooting

- If the service fails to start, check logs: `sudo journalctl -u buttonrefreshbot.service -n 50`
- Ensure the `.env` file has correct permissions and contains `BOT_TOKEN`
- Verify Node.js path is correct: `which node`
- Check file permissions: the service user must have read access to all project files