How i keep my private keys safe without hardware wallet - page 2.

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Quote from: batang_bitcoin on October 22, 2019, 05:25:57 PM

Quote from: iamaruf on October 22, 2019, 01:44:32 PM

I am hoolding bitcoin and Eth. And i don't use that wallet for regular trade . I just printed my private key in a paper and locked in my locker. I Don’t keep my wallet in external hard disk or pendrive ( for holding long time) because if it crash i will lost my private key.

That's also my concern if I'll save mine with hard drive or a flash drive. But having both written and saved on a hard drive that isn't being used for the meanwhile and you will access it when you will sell, I think it's a good backup. That would be the risk of being crash or broken if you misplaced it but you have a back up in a written form which everyone does.

Quote from: iamaruf on October 22, 2019, 01:44:32 PM

now i am not afraid because there is no way to hack or crash my disk or pendrive

It's contradicting, does this means that you're also using it?

I am not using this for my long term holding.I keep my private key in pendrive for my daily trading not for long time holding. Because sometimes need to use coin thats why I stored my private key in pendrive.But I have different wallet one for holding and one for regular use.Holding one is stored in a paper.

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Quote from: nasipadang on October 22, 2019, 08:25:32 PM

I prefer to store the private key online wallet on my PC,

Are you don't know how hacker access your PC?
How to avoiding Hacker trying to infect your computer
You should read this: https://www.bullguard.com/blog/2015/04/how-hackers-access-your-computer.html

Quote from: nasipadang on October 22, 2019, 08:25:32 PM

for example, if you save in a book it could be lost

Yes, same when you keep it on your PC it could be hacked.
On this case, Book never online and never hijacked by the hacker on the internet. It will be very safe when you care to keep it

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I prefer to store private key online wallet on my PC, what you are doing is too complicated, especially to save it in three places. I save it on a PC and no one can turn on my PC because I gave a password. My PC is also connected to the cloud drive, I can control my data from the personal network. I think all the things done can be damaged, I mean there must be a weakness in storage, for example if you save in a book it could be lost, including the network that I created could be attacked.

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The most secure and the most brutal way to store your passwords and private keys is a notebook for sure. No electronic stuff or anything potentially hackable, just paper and a good pen

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Quote from: Dr.Osh on September 30, 2019, 01:17:52 AM

pretty good information, but some people have their own way to store private keys without hard wallets. I myself currently use a flash disk to store it. besides that, I also store it in a WinRAR with password, and it is stored in some online storage. Well, I'm sure it's very difficult to realize that these are private keys.

Yes, Flash drive is one of the old ways of saving your private key and yet still effective. You need to have a separate flash drive for storing your private key never use the flash drive you use every day because it may likely get infected with a computer virus. After you save the private key on a flash drive you can make backups on either a hard drive or cloud backup. make backups in case you lose your flash drive.

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Yes, a hardware wallet will provide you with better security, but if you cant buy it, it is quite possible to do without it. You do everything right, we need to take care of safety as much as possible.

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Quote from: jessyj48 on September 30, 2019, 01:07:23 AM

This is how i keep my private keys safe since i can't afford to buy a hardware wallet.
1. A complete new harddisk
I bought a new harddisk and install window 7 on it and copy all my private keys in there, i don't bother to leave this harddisk in the pc, after the copy is completed i remove the harddisk and keep it.

2.My Recording book
I have a long hard shelled book that i use for keeping records of all the airdrops and bounties i promoted because sometimes i used to forget easily so i write down my recovery seeds in this book as well

3. Flash Drive
I have a good 8gig flash drive as well that i use to copy software and files from one pc to another so i format this flash drive and copy my private keys and recovery seeds in it.

At first no one knew i am into crypto stuffs and secondly i don't share my room with anyone cos i am living alone, those who have people around them with face problems like friends going behind your back checking through your stuffs or even stealing your things, hardware wallet is still the best though.

from all your reason above, the point is keep your private keys outside from your computer or leptop mate
maybe thats the only way to keep our private keys safe

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Quote from: iamaruf on October 22, 2019, 01:44:32 PM

I am hoolding bitcoin and Eth. And i don't use that wallet for regular trade . I just printed my private key in a paper and locked in my locker. I Don’t keep my wallet in external hard disk or pendrive ( for holding long time) because if it crash i will lost my private key.

That's also my concern if I'll save mine with hard drive or a flash drive. But having both written and saved on a hard drive that isn't being used for the meanwhile and you will access it when you will sell, I think it's a good backup. That would be the risk of being crash or broken if you misplaced it but you have a back up in a written form which everyone does.

Quote from: iamaruf on October 22, 2019, 01:44:32 PM

now i am not afraid because there is no way to hack or crash my disk or pendrive

It's contradicting, does this means that you're also using it?

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the best way is to put the private key on secure hardware and back up the flash disk which is used to put your private key only. and when accessing your wallet, you must be very careful and double-check the wallet site if you are not using a hardware wallet

Your solution isn't the best way when still connect on a hard disk or flash disk,
When you scrolling up this post, I wrote something about harddisk/flash disk

Quote from: Chikito on October 06, 2019, 05:17:02 AM

1. I have hard disk never used, When I try to use and connect to PC, my hard disk warn me to format it, I can't open my harddisk and lost my data.
you have to read this https://superuser.com/questions/284427/how-much-time-until-an-unused-hard-drive-loses-its-data

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I am hoolding bitcoin and Eth. And i don't use that wallet for regular trade . I just printed my private key in a paper and locked in my locker. I Don’t keep my wallet in external hard disk or pendrive ( for holding long time) because if it crash i will lost my private key.now i am not afraid because there is no way to hack or crash my disk or pendrive

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I find two ways as a very secured ones (but I am not sure if they really are).

1) By using virtualization software like Virtual Box or VMware, one can easily install a fresh OS and install wallet and keep up coins there.

2) Other thing that I use a lot is that I keep my private keys inside a notepad and change the file format and mix up with some other files (not much). But you have to be careful with the name since you have to keep that in mind to open it back again.

I think 1st one many guys have done that.

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no need to bother if your family are all honest people. just save it on 3 different flashdisks and place it in a place that you think is safe. check every third month of the flashdisk, is it still functioning / not. to minimize undesirable events, my private key is carved into steel that is strong and resistant to any weather. after that I store it in a safe / planted in the soil with a strong layer.

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but it's easier to store in a hardware wallet.. only around $50 Tongue

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Well, I think keeping them in a flash drive I mean the private key is cool and safe, also you could save them ofline in a paper. Remember that when using a web wallet, you really need to be mindful of the links you click on, this is to avoid pains in the future. Like everyone would say ,hardware wallet is still the safest

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The best way i keep my private key is writing it down somewhere on a notebook and keeping it safely in my wardrobe at home. i have also abstain from getting to search or click any form of Ads online. Though Hardware is the best method but i personally have been able to keep my private keys safe by making sure i safe them in my flashdrive and keeping it from friends.

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Quote from: 103deltafox on October 19, 2019, 05:10:38 AM

I think you should rather go for a hardware wallet because it is more safe and secured. Well if you are using a web wallet or other means to store your token, I think you can save the keys on a flash drive or save them Written on a paper offline. For web wallet, be very careful of the link you click to avoid painful memory.

it’s best for you not to click on any links from unknown websites, and then it will be easier for you to live in this market.

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Quote from: 103deltafox on October 19, 2019, 05:10:38 AM

I think you should rather go for a hardware wallet because it is more safe and secured. Well if you are using a web wallet or other means to store your token, I think you can save the keys on a flash drive or save them Written on a paper offline. For web wallet, be very careful of the link you click to avoid painful memory.

There are also online wallets that can secure our tokens like mew. I'm using mew in 2 years and I still not experiencing any bad situations. My funds are still there and for me it is safe to store our coins.

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Quote from: jessyj48 on September 30, 2019, 01:07:23 AM

This is how i keep my private keys safe since i can't afford to buy a hardware wallet.
1. A complete new harddisk
I bought a new harddisk and install window 7 on it and copy all my private keys in there, i don't bother to leave this harddisk in the pc, after the copy is completed i remove the harddisk and keep it.

2.My Recording book
I have a long hard shelled book that i use for keeping records of all the airdrops and bounties i promoted because sometimes i used to forget easily so i write down my recovery seeds in this book as well

3. Flash Drive
I have a good 8gig flash drive as well that i use to copy software and files from one pc to another so i format this flash drive and copy my private keys and recovery seeds in it.

At first no one knew i am into crypto stuffs and secondly i don't share my room with anyone cos i am living alone, those who have people around them with face problems like friends going behind your back checking through your stuffs or even stealing your things, hardware wallet is still the best though.

I think you should go for number two recording book because it must safer there than hard disk and flash drive.
Recording book you save all your secret password email and anything else.
So choose wisely so that in the end you do not regret.

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I think you should rather go for a hardware wallet because it is more safe and secured. Well if you are using a web wallet or other means to store your token, I think you can save the keys on a flash drive or save them Written on a paper offline. For web wallet, be very careful of the link you click to avoid painful memory.

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Quote from: jessyj48 on September 30, 2019, 01:07:23 AM

This is how i keep my private keys safe since i can't afford to buy a hardware wallet.
1. A complete new harddisk
I bought a new harddisk and install window 7 on it and copy all my private keys in there, i don't bother to leave this harddisk in the pc, after the copy is completed i remove the harddisk and keep it.

2.My Recording book
I have a long hard shelled book that i use for keeping records of all the airdrops and bounties i promoted because sometimes i used to forget easily so i write down my recovery seeds in this book as well

3. Flash Drive
I have a good 8gig flash drive as well that i use to copy software and files from one pc to another so i format this flash drive and copy my private keys and recovery seeds in it.

At first no one knew i am into crypto stuffs and secondly i don't share my room with anyone cos i am living alone, those who have people around them with face problems like friends going behind your back checking through your stuffs or even stealing your things, hardware wallet is still the best though.

Safe your private key on flash drive is better than you safe in your computer, but never give to any one else or you family using flash disk with other computer, most important if access to myetherwallet with correct site, always check double on myetehrwallet social media about what the correct link of myetherwallet before you access and log in your account.

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Quote from: Kejahatan on October 19, 2019, 12:59:02 AM

hi, may i visit your room ?

all jokes aside, i have my backup seed written down on my bible

No sorry, only trusted persons can enter my room since there are many important things here Grin

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