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Main => Technical Support => Topic started by: Eastside on March 11, 2016, 11:20:34 pm
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Hello Bitshares folks!
I've been involved with Bitshares since 2013 but I'm still pretty much newbie - and sadly I'm not a tech guy.
My Question:
I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to put some BTS into cold storage.
I have a mac running OS 10.8.5 and a pc running I don't know what - but pretty current os.
- Can I download a Bitshares qt and have a client wallet?
- Can I RECEIVE into that wallet easily?
- Can I SEND from that wallet?
Thanks for your help and if you get a chance to check out my podcast, you can find it here:
BitcoinsAndGravy.com
Thanks!
John Barrett
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I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to put some BTS into cold storage.
Hi John, you can try this. http://www.bitsharesinfo.com/wallets/cold-storage/
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Welcome, John :)
Here's an easy way:
1. Download a light client here: https://github.com/bitshares/bitshares-2/releases
2. Create an account and set a secure password
3. Click the gear icon in the upper right to get to Settings, then click 'Wallet Management Console' button at the bottom
4. Click 'BACKUP BRAINKEY' button and enter the password from Step 2 to reveal it. Write it down and keep it safe. Done!
At this point, you could completely delete your wallet (using the Wallet Management page) and uninstall the light client, if you wish to only deposit into this account and NOT send. If in the future you need to access your funds, you can re-install the light client (or simply use a web wallet) and enter your brain key to recover your wallet/account.
Or, you could save a wallet backup--just make sure to save the password too.
But I recommend saving the brain key either way to be on the safe side.
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I'm trying to figure out the easiest way to put some BTS into cold storage.
Hi John, you can try this. http://www.bitsharesinfo.com/wallets/cold-storage/
Good article +5%