Instructions for setting up a Bitcoin Core wallet and performing Bitcoin transactions

Bitcoin Core has been evolved into a reliable, fast and feature-rich Bitcoin wallet and added with many new features every release. It is known as the first Bitcoin wallet, formerly known as Bitcoin-Qt, has matured over the years.

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Bitcoin Core is the most trusted Bitcoin wallet, security aspects rely on the security of server operating systems, network equipment and the usage behavior of devices in the internal network. If you are new to Bitcoin Core wallet and do not know how to use it, the following article will show you how to set up Bitcoin Core and how to make a first Bitcoin transaction in Bitcoin Core.

Necessary things

You need to meet the following requirements to set up a Bitcoin Core wallet:

• More than 100 GB of free space on the hard drive to load the entire history of blockchain transactions and future transactions.
• Patient.
• Broadband Internet connection with unlimited traffic.
• Some USBs are only used for wallet backup.
• Clean, secure your computer and pay more attention to your online browsing behavior. Security is the most important issue you need to care about.
• Before doing anything, make sure that the computer and all devices connected to the network of the computer are not infected with malware, spyware, viruses, etc. Use antivirus and security software to ensure this.

Start setting up Bitcoin Core wallets

Step 1: Download and install Bitcoin Core

You download Bitcoin. It will automatically create folders where the blockchain is stored. If you have installed an older version of Bitcoin Qt or Bitcoin Core, simply update your files. You should still back up the wallet.dat file before upgrading.

Step 2: Download the transaction history made

The first load process will take quite a while. It downloads all previous transactions, which are over 100 GB in size. Depending on the speed and broadband connection of the computer, the load time may vary. Older computers may take days or weeks, while newer and newer computers will process faster.

Step 3: Set a password

Do not send Bitcoin quickly, please set the password first by clicking on Settings> Encrypt wallet , then enter the password. Once set up, you cannot break or hack if you lose the set password. You need to choose a strong and long password that contains both uppercase and lowercase letters as well as special characters. Do not use words or sentences even if they seem safe and unique to you. In addition, you should not store passwords in digital form on any phone or computer. Write it down and store it somewhere safe. Without the password you will lose all access to the bitcoin in your wallet forever. After the password has been set, the application will shut down. Remember not to interfere with the process, otherwise the wallet and blockchain will be downloaded and the wallet will be destroyed.

Step 4: Boot after shutdown

Now your wallet is encrypted and the password is stored securely. No one can access your bitcoin storage wallet without a password, not even a hacker. But always remember to run security software, scan your computer to make sure your device is not infected.

Step 5: Backup your wallet before sending virtual money into it

You back up your wallet by going to File> Backup wallet . You will then be asked where you want to store the backup. The wallet.dat file will hold all of your personal wallet information, including automatically generated unique Bitcoin addresses and private keys. Reusing an address after a transaction is not recommended because it is a security hazard. Send the remaining data after the transaction to a new wallet, linked to a new private key. The private key is a specification in bitcoin. A private key is automatically linked to a bitcoin address and both are unique, generated for you. No one can break or recreate it.

Bitcoin transactions are always public and visible to everyone in the blockchain transaction displaying the website. Never store your private key or even import it into any device if it's not needed.

Step 6: Backup and enter the private key

Because the private key is the universal key to moving Bitcoin out of your Bitcoin address to any wallet, you also need to back it up on paper, just as securely as you did with the secret phrase. wallet. First you need to unlock your wallet with a password, then go to Help> Debugwindow> Console and enter:

walletpassphrase yourpassword 10

Yourpassword represents the password you have previously set. Number 10 is the amount of time you want your wallet to unlock. As soon as the wallet is unlocked, Bitcoin in the wallet can be sent without entering the password again.

Then you enter:

dumpprivkey yourwalletaddress

Yourwalletaddress is the address to receive bitcoin. You search for wallet addresses by going to File> Receiving addresses . Copy this address and paste it into the control panel later. This shows the private key of an address in your wallet, if you have more than one address, you need to perform this process for each one. This command can be used only to display the private key for a specific wallet address. And the private key shown after that can only be used to restore access to bitcoin in that address.

If you need to enter a private key then enter:

importprivkey yourprivatekey

Yourprivatekey represents the private key you backed up. After executing this command, it will take some time to search through the entire blockchain of transactions that happened to the address associated with the private key you just entered. Let it load. Once completed, you will find your entered address in the address window ( File> Receiving addresses ).

Step 7: Add the address of the person or company you usually deal with

You can add the recipient's label and address in File> Sending addresses . Bitcoin addresses can be changed, especially for individual individuals, as it is recommended not to reuse an address twice and send the balance to the new address with a new private key associated. with it.

Put bitcoin in your wallet

If you purchased bitcoins from a converter or a specific person, you can send bitcoins to your wallet by going to File> Receiving addresses , copying the address you want to transfer bitcoins and pasting it into your exchange form. you or give it to the person you buy bitcoin from. Please make sure you have backed up the private key of the address as mentioned earlier. You can see if it's ready to be sent to the next wallet address by going to Transactions , which displays the confirmation status on the left.

Make the first transaction

Step 1: Click Send and fill out the form

The recipient's address is the Pay to field , you can also click on the Contacts button on the right side to display your saved addresses. If the address is not in the address book, you can put an address label under the Label , then it will be added to the address book after the transaction has been successfully completed.

Step 2: Enter the amount you want to deposit

The Amount field is where you enter the amount you want to send. You can deposit 10,000,000 bitcoins or part of bitcoin or any number you like.

Step 3: Set the fee

Your transaction has been successfully submitted for a fee that complies with the current fee requirements. You can slide the Confirmation time button bright left or right to lower or raise the fee. The higher the fee, the faster your transaction will be confirmed. Do not set fees too low or too high. 0 confirmation means that bitcoin has not been sent to the recipient yet, 1 confirmation means that bitcoin has been sent.

Step 4: Check all the information you have entered

Please double check the entire amount and address of the recipient, then click the Send button .

After clicking the Send button , you will be asked to enter the password if the wallet is locked. Enter the password if you are sure that the system is completely clean. Finally, click Yes to confirm the transaction. Remember that once a transaction has been made, you cannot get a refund.