Tag: Private Keys
Couldn't Everybody Type in Random Private Keys and Steal Funds?
Short Version Yes, but finding an account with a balance would take eons ... so ... no. Long Version Ethereum is based on Public Key…
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Ensuring MyCrypto Doesn't Give Different People the Same Private Key
First of all, a wallet's private key is not given, it is randomly generated. Then the public key is derived from it and, finally, the…
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How Do Mnemonic Phrases Work?
A mnemonic phrase or mnemonic seed is a set of typically either 12 or 24 words, which can be used to derive an infinite number of…
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Differences Between Wallet Types (e.g., Private Key vs Keystore)
The ETH is stored on the blockchain. Your private key, Keystore file, or whatever piece of information you have proves ownership of that ETH…
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How to Create a Wallet
We highly recommend getting a hardware wallet or using MetaMask as a method to access your wallet and store your funds. The following…
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[Jaxx ➡ MyCrypto] Access Your Jaxx Account on MyCrypto
You can use both MyCrypto and Jaxx at the same time; both are client side wallets that simply allow you to access your ETH on the blockchain…
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[MyCrypto ➡ Geth] Access Your MyCrypto Account in Geth
Geth files are typically found in the file locations below. Mac: ~/Library/Ethereum/keystore Linux: ~/.ethereum/keystore Windows: %APPDATA…
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[MyCrypto ➡ OpenEthereum] Access Your MyCrypto Account in OpenEthereum
In December of 2019 , Parity transitioned its Parity Ethereum client to a DAO ownership and maintainer model, and was renamed to…
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How Do I Encrypt My Private Key or Wallet Password?
Can I turn my unencrypted private key into an encrypted private key? Yes, you can encrypt your private key using MyCrypto by accessing your…
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[Coinbase ➡ MyCrypto] Moving From Coinbase to MyCrypto
How do I move from Coinbase to MyCrypto? Exchange/Hosted Wallet -> MyCrypto So you want to hold your own funds? Are you sure? Please…
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[Mist ➡ MyCrypto] Access Your Mist Wallet With MyCrypto
Recently, it was announced that the Mist Browser and Ethereum Wallet will not be developed/supported further . MyCrypto is one of the…
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[MyCrypto ➡ Ledger] Moving From MyCrypto to Ledger
The Ledger Nano S is one of the best and easiest-to-use cryptocurrency hardware wallets out there, and is available for purchase here…
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[MyCrypto ➡ MetaMask] Moving From MyCrypto to MetaMask
Using MetaMask + MyCrypto has 3 key benefits: If you use MetaMask, it is far less likely you will be phished or affected by a phishing site…
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[MyCrypto ➡ Trezor] Moving From MyCrypto to Trezor
The Trezor is one of the best and easiest-to-use cryptocurrency hardware wallets out there, and is available for purchase here . While the…
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Using MyCrypto For Cold Storage
The MyCrypto desktop application is part of an older version of MyCrypto that is not actively maintained. You can find the latest version of…
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Why Does My Private Key Open TWO Addresses?
Please be sure that you are carefully and accurately typing in your private key. A single wrong character will open a different wallet…
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Lost Private Key
MyCrypto is not a "web wallet." You do not create an account or give us your crypto or tokens to hold on to. We are simply an interface that…
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Lost Password
MyCrypto is not a "web wallet." You do not create an account or give us your crypto or tokens to hold on to. MyCrypto is simply an interface…
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Lost Password - Ethereum Presale Wallet File
Important note: This article is talking about presale wallets, for regular wallets take a look at the Lost Password article. I forgot the…
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Missing Characters From Private Key
Credit goes to Bahk ( https://github.com/domalak ). How to use (for beginners) Click "Raw" on https://gist.github.com/tayvano/7755e3e8d8b…
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Private Key Not Working
Be sure there is no space at the beginning or end of your private key. MyCrypto validates based on the number of characters. If you saved…
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How to Access Your Wallet with a Mnemonic Phrase
Important Information We do not recommend that you access your wallet via mnemonic phrase. Why? Mnemonic phrases are vulnerable for two…
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How to Access Your Wallet with a Keystore File
Important Information We do not recommend that you access your wallet via Keystore file. Why? Keystore files are vulnerable for two reasons…
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How Does View Address Work?
MyCrypto is a client-side application, which means that we never store your funds. Every address you access and transaction you generate is…
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