To access your ASIC's settings, enter its IP address into your browser's address bar. Make sure your computer and ASIC are connected to the same network. For more details, check out the How to Access Your ASIC section.

Once you're in, enter the following details:

You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions further down in this article.

Equihash is a mining algorithm used by several cryptocurrencies, including Zcash (ZEC). If you're planning to mine ZEC, make sure your equipment supports this algorithm.

Mining on everyday devices like smartphones or laptops isn't practical. You'll need specialized mining hardware to get started.

Your potential earnings and how long it takes to recover your investment depend on a few key factors:

When choosing a miner, look for a good balance between hashrate and power consumption. The more energy-efficient your setup is, the better your potential profitability.

It's also worth choosing your mining location carefully. Electricity costs can make a big difference to your earnings.

Need help choosing the right equipment? Join our Telegram community to explore your options and get advice from other miners.

First, create an EMCD account.

Here's what you'll need to do:

You can also sign up using your Google, Apple, or Telegram account.

Once you've registered, we'll send a confirmation email. Open it and follow the link to verify your email address.

Can't find our email? Check your Spam and Promotions folders.

To open your ASIC's settings, enter its IP address into your browser's address bar.

Make sure your computer and ASIC are connected to the same local network.

Once you've logged in to your ASIC, find the pool connection settings.

In the example below, this section is called Configuration → Pool Settings. The name may be different depending on your device. Look for a section called Miner, Configuration, or something similar.

In the URL or Address fields, enter the stratum URLs for connecting to the EMCD mining pool.

Make sure to fill in all three pool URL fields. Choose the servers closest to your location.

Your ASIC will use the first URL as its primary connection. If there's an issue with that server, the device will automatically switch to one of the backup URLs.

TCP Stratum (stratum+tcp://)

This is a standard connection method that doesn't encrypt data. It's supported by most mining devices and works well for everyday mining with a stable internet connection.

Available TCP Stratum URLs:

In the Worker field, enter a name for your device using the format username.workername.

Don't forget the dot (.) — it's required.

If you have multiple ASICs, give each one a different worker name so you can easily tell them apart.

For example:

Important: Don't use the following characters in your worker name: @ & ₽ \ | « » " !

No, you can leave the Password field empty.

We recommend restarting your ASIC after saving the settings. Some models require a restart for the changes to take effect.

If everything is set up correctly, your device should appear in the Workers section of your EMCD dashboard within 20 minutes.

Don't worry if your worker initially appears in the Unstable list. During the first hour after connecting, your device is still syncing with the pool.

Once synchronization is complete, it should move to the Active workers list.

To receive ZEC mining payouts, you'll need to provide a transparent (t-) wallet address.

Payouts to shielded addresses aren't supported.

Before adding your payout address, make sure your wallet or exchange provides a transparent ZEC deposit address.

We'll send a confirmation email to your registered email address. Open it and follow the link to confirm your payout wallet.

Important: For security reasons, payouts are temporarily paused for 24 hours after you add a new wallet address.

We'll send a confirmation link to your registered email address. Follow the link to complete the setup.

Important: For security reasons, payouts are temporarily paused for 24 hours after you add a new wallet address.

ZEC mining rewards on EMCD are calculated using the PPLNS (Pay Per Last N Shares) reward system.

Your rewards depend on the blocks actually found by the pool over the previous 24 hours and your contribution to mining.

Want to learn more? Check out our guide to Mining Reward Distribution Methods on EMCD.

Zcash (ZEC) mining through EMCD isn't available in all countries and regions.

Due to applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, ZEC mining is currently unavailable to users in the following jurisdictions:

If you're located in one of these regions, you won't be able to mine ZEC through EMCD.

Happy mining!