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<p>Created page with &quot;{{#seo: |title=How to use a Bitcoin wallet - zaoniaoWiki |keywords=blockchain projects, how to use bitcoin wallet, bitcoin, wallet, how, use |description=This page aims to be...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{#seo:<br /> |title=How to use a Bitcoin wallet - zaoniaoWiki<br /> |keywords=blockchain projects, how to use bitcoin wallet, bitcoin, wallet, how, use<br /> |description=This page aims to be the best resource for new users to understand how Bitcoin wallets work, and how to use them. To use Bitcoin, some sort of wallet is needed. There are several wallet programs from you to choose from.<br /> }}<br /> <br /> [[File:bitcWallet.png|200px|right|How to use wallet]]<br /> This page aims to be the best resource for new users to understand how Bitcoin wallets work, and how to use them.<br /> <br /> == Description ==<br /> {{#ev:youtube|FwEUPkn5QsU|500|right|Bitcoin Tutorial - How to get a wallet and your first bit coins}}<br /> To use Bitcoin, some sort of wallet is needed. There are [http://bitcoin.org/clients.html several wallet programs] from you to choose from, as well as a web wallet called [http://blockchain.info/wallet/ My Wallet]. Here is a [http://bitcoinx.io/wallets full list of Bitcoin wallets]. <br /> <br /> === Security ===<br /> Before proceeding, you should [[Securing_your_wallet#Making_a_secure_workspace|make sure your computer system is secure]].<br /> <br /> === How to use My Wallet ===<br /> The following demonstrates how to use My Wallet, but most of it applies to any other client you choose.<br /> <br /> # [http://blockchain.info/wallet/ Open an account]<br /> # [[Securing_your_wallet#Password_Strength|Choose a strong password]]<br /> ## '''Note''' - there is no &quot;reset your password&quot; feature. You must not lose your password.<br /> # Recommended: Associate an email address with the account, for backup purposes.<br /> # You now have a [[Address|Bitcoin Address]], which you can use to receive payments - just email your address to another person, and he can send money directly to this address.<br /> ## '''Note''' - anyone who knows your address might be able to analyze your transactions and estimate how much Bitcoins you own. Understand that Bitcoin is pseudonymous, not anonymous.<br /> # Understand that your wallet can contain numerous bitcoin addresses. It is a good practice to generate a new receiving address for each incoming transaction, to increase anonymity.<br /> # You can now [[How to get free Bitcoins?|get some Bitcoins for free]]. Make sure to test it, try sending a few (milli)bitcoins to someone and get the hang of it.<br /> # If you want to own some more Bitcoins, proceed to [[Buying Bitcoins (the newbie version)]]<br /> <br /> === How to use another client ===<br /> The other clients are similar in principle to My Wallet, but there are a few important differences:<br /> <br /> # You need to download a software to your computer to use them (make sure to only download form a trusted source ... if unsure, ask)<br /> # You have to take care to [[Backup#Backup|make a secure backup of your wallet]].<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_to_use_a_Bitcoin_wallet_(for_newbies) https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/How_to_use_a_Bitcoin_wallet_(for_newbies)]<br /> <br /> ==See also==<br /> * [[How bitcoin works]]<br /> * [[FAQ]]<br /> * [[Introduction]]<br /> * [[Getting started]]<br /> * [[Using Bitcoin]]<br /> * [[Double-spending]]<br /> * [[Prohibited changes]]<br /> * [[How to set up a secure offline savings wallet]]<br /> [[Category:Manuals]]<br /> [[Category:Bitcoin]]</div>

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