Gminer: download, setup and commands
How to download Gminer from the official website, set up a .bat file for your pool, and the miner's key commands: overclocking, logs, server communication.
Gminer is one of the most popular miners for NVIDIA and AMD cards. It supports dozens of algorithms (Equihash, Cuckoo Cycle, Ethash and more) and is known for stability and regular updates.
System requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 or Linux
- GPU: NVIDIA (driver 511+) or AMD (Adrenalin 22+)
- At least 4 GB of RAM and a stable internet connection
Where to download
⚠️ Download the miner only from the developer's official website or its GitHub. Third-party builds may contain viruses and hidden fees.
Always check the version: a new release comes out almost every week, and old versions often stop supporting new pools.
Quick start: creating a .bat file
- Extract the miner archive into a folder with a plain ASCII path (e.g.
C:\miners\gminer). - Create a
start.batfile in that folder and paste the command:
miner.exe --algo ethash --server eu1.ethermine.org:4444 --user 0xYOUR_WALLET.worker --pass x
- Save the file in ANSI encoding / UTF-8 without BOM and launch it with a double click.
Key commands
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
--algo | Mining algorithm (ethash, kawpow, equihash…) |
--server | Pool address and port |
--user | Wallet and worker name separated by a dot |
--templimit | GPU temperature limit (e.g. 70) |
--watchdog | Auto-restart on failure |
--log | Write a log file |
Common problems
- 0 MH/s after start — check clock synchronization and your driver version.
- Rejected shares — memory overclocked too far. Lower the frequency by 200–400 MHz.
- Crashes after a minute — add
set GPU_MAX_ALLOC_PERCENT=100to the .bat file.
Conclusion
Gminer is a reliable choice for everyday mining: simple launch, clear logs and regular updates. Keep an eye on the version and remember that moderate overclocking matters — stability is worth more than an extra 1–2% of hashrate.