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====== Crypto - Chia - CLI - Plot - Create a Plot ======

<code bash>
chia plots create -k 32 -b 3389 -u 128 -r 2 -t \chia-temp -d \chia -n 1
</code>

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**NOTE:**

  * **-k 32**:  The size of plot you want to create.
    * K=32 is the minimum size of a plot that is considered valid on the Chia Network.
    * It is also the fastest to create.
  * **-b 3389**:  The amount of ram to allocate to the plotter.
    * Not all this ram is used at one.
    * For 2 threads, use a minimum of 3389.
    * For 4 threads, use a minimum of 3408.
    * For 6 threads, use a minimum of 3416.
    * For 8 threads, use a minimum of 3424.
  * **-u 128**:  The bucket size.
    * How many pieces the workload is divided in to. 
    * If this is changed to 64, then double the ram amount is needed.
    * There is no noticable change in plot speed messing with this number, so leave it at 128.
  * **-r 2**:  The number of threads for the plotter.
    * The plotter works in four phases.
      * This number only affects phase 1 of a plot.
      * Phase 2, 3, and 4 are all single threaded.
    * Always use at least 2 threads, because 1 thread is really slow.
    * There is about a 30 minute speed improvement using 4 threads instead of 2 threads.
    * But only a 5 minute improvement from 4 threads to 6 threads.
    * Diminishing returns with more.
  * **–t \chia-temp**:  The temporary directory.
    * Ideally use a fast drive here.
  * **-d \chia**:  The final directory.
    * This can be on a slower device.
  * **-n 1**:  The number of plots to create in sequence.

Optional:

  * **-2 \chia-temp2**:  Specifies the path to the optional second temporary directory.
    * This directory is used only for phase 3 and 4.
  * **-e**:  Disables bitfield plotting.
    * This setting is not recommended!
  * **-f NUMBER**:  The farmer public key can be specified here.
  * **-p NUMBER**:  The public key of a pool can be specified here.
  * **-a NUMBER**:  The fingerprint of the key can be specified here.
    * Useful if you have multiple private keys stored.
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<WRAP info>
**NOTE:**  When running plots in parallel, space them out a bit so that all of them are not trying to write to the final directory at the same time.
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