How i keep my private keys safe without hardware wallet - page 7.

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Quote from: joshua123 on October 05, 2019, 09:34:03 PM

Pretty goog advice. I just have two copy of my private keys. One on the notepad here on my phone and one another device or usb drive that is kept safe somewhere. You should have segregate copy of the file aside from the phone cause you dont know the phone might got stolen or lost somewhere. If this happened you dont have choice and lost permanently youre account.

Totally agree, you can also write it in a paper so you can have now a 3 copy of private key that secured backup.
Private key is very important to us crypto users injust one simple mistake your stored coins might be lost if you will not carefull.

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Using linux or something safer would be a nice idea or you can keep your private keys in a usb dirve and lock it with a key that you will always remember. Of course do not write that key anywhere, only you have to know it or someone you trust. This is what i am doing to keep my funds safe. I did not wirte my private key anywhere because it can be stolen.

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For me, the safest and most secured way of storing your private keys and password is through printing it, what about make you password in a format like QR codes? then scan and take picture when you need it. In that case, you can just store your cryptos very safe to your physical folders and even delete your data in your computer or cellphones. That can be considered as anti hack, safe, and most secured.

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Quote from: aces777 on October 03, 2019, 03:13:18 AM

Majorly, I tell people that the safest and most secure way of keeping your wallet safe is by creating a secure file and storing your keys there. Something that only you have access to. You can also write out on your personal diary, or anything, but the key thing is that only you should have access to it, or if any other person should have an access, then it should be someone trusted.

A secure file will help the attacker to take more time trying to get a wallet. That is a nice thing to have.

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Pretty goog advice. I just have two copy of my private keys. One on the notepad here on my phone and one another device or usb drive that is kept safe somewhere. You should have segregate copy of the file aside from the phone cause you dont know the phone might got stolen or lost somewhere. If this happened you dont have choice and lost permanently youre account.

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Quote from: aces777 on October 03, 2019, 03:13:18 AM

Majorly, I tell people that the safest and most secure way of keeping your wallet safe is by creating a secure file and storing your keys there. Something that only you have access to. You can also write out on your personal diary, or anything, but the key thing is that only you should have access to it, or if any other person should have an access, then it should be someone trusted.

As much as possible I organize important files related to cryptocurrency in one folder. Then duplicate it on several devices and applications, this makes it easy for me to access and monitor it from my device that allows it. In addition to maintaining security, we must also wisely use the internet so that there are no loopholes for hackers to hack our devices. May we always be safe.

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I also want to add to your security, install anti-phishing on your computer, and do not activate the free VPN together when you access your private key, my friend has a bad experience about it

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I do too. I think it's a great way. But I also have a hardware wallet. Many write that this is the best option, but I wonder what people will do if something happens to him? How will they restore access to funds on wallets?

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Quote from: princerepon on October 05, 2019, 05:24:19 PM

You don't share and don't talk about that you are related with crypto.

This is also my second most concern, don't talk to anyone about cryptocurrencies. They might be interested in stealing your funds or force you to give it to them voluntarily through force.

Quote from: princerepon on October 05, 2019, 05:24:19 PM

But i have question that if something bad happen to you (Of course which i don't pray) what about your crypto then..? I mean no one knows about you that you have some crypto right..? Then it's totally useless but if you tell some trust able person that you work with crypto then might be it'll help your family don't you think..?

The reliable people to tell is the family but if he has a wife better tell her then next would be his parents. Just don't trust other people out of your bloodline.

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You don't share and don't talk about that you are related with crypto. But i have question that if something bad happen to you (Of course which i don't pray) what about your crypto then..? I mean no one knows about you that you have some crypto right..? Then it's totally useless but if you tell some trust able person that you work with crypto then might be it'll help your family don't you think..?

I know that you are doing this because of satisfy, i also do that (Copying my secret kye to pen drive or hard drive). All i'm trying to saying that tell someone that you are a crypto worker who know those stuff (crypto related) don't tell how keep safe your crypto. Because who knows one day it'll help your family when you are not here.

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Quote from: Davian144 on October 02, 2019, 02:18:22 PM

Quote from: jorenpo on October 01, 2019, 02:39:58 AM

I use to store my private key on a separate harddisk. but then the harddisk got corrupted and lost my wallet. now I'd put it online on some very private email address.

I also store all personal wallet data in a personal e-mail, because e-mail is safer and will not be lost when the hardware we use suddenly breaks down, as long as we keep our e-mail well, so that our data in the e-mail remains secure.

I don't think it's enough if it's just backed up in an e-mail. I think it's better to store it in other cloud storage so that it increases the security of our wallet data and also don't forget that the data is encrypted to be even safer because the email or cloud storage provider is a third party. which may not guarantee our data safe.

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Majorly, I tell people that the safest and most secure way of keeping your wallet safe is by creating a secure file and storing your keys there. Something that only you have access to. You can also write out on your personal diary, or anything, but the key thing is that only you should have access to it, or if any other person should have an access, then it should be someone trusted.

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Quote from: jorenpo on October 01, 2019, 02:39:58 AM

I use to store my private key on a separate harddisk. but then the harddisk got corrupted and lost my wallet. now I'd put it online on some very private email address.

I also store all personal wallet data in a personal e-mail, because e-mail is safer and will not be lost when the hardware we use suddenly breaks down, as long as we keep our e-mail well, so that our data in the e-mail remains secure.

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They are also good options for saving your private keys but I think I personally prefer to use paper wallet to store my private keys, although paper wallet is risky also, relatives and friends could steal it, and this is why I laminated it and then store it in my safe in the bank, another way that I also store my keys is true hardware wallet that you don't use, desktop wallet has been very effective to me and I don't use it on a personal computer that I use to browse the internet often.

I guess I am lucky to have up to about three personal computers, one of them is strictly dedicated to my cryptocurrencies, which I just store my information such as wallet key, and use it strictly for anything that is related to cryptocurrencies without having to connect it to the internet, so I am not scared of any phishing software or scammer.

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Quote from: Umbrella Holdings on October 02, 2019, 10:33:26 AM

My solution is to write your private key on a piece of paper and divide it into four and distribute it to four different parts of the house. Even if your house is robbed, they can't be found. Or you can divide it into 2 pieces and put it in different bank safes. Of course memorize the exact solution.

You like to play games with yourself. One day your dog may eat some parts of your BTC.
I use encryption in ZIP with password. Then sometimes I add new seed phrases to this archive and upload to the cloud. To be more safier I make several copies on flash card and HDD. Main rule - write your main password somewhere, but no one will guess what is this password from.

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Print the private key encripted with a password you will never forget(may be the first paragraph of your favorite book or something)
Hide it in some place people would never look for, like an old book or magazine(write it directly in the book might be better because a piece of paper may drop if someone goes through your things looking for something hidden).

Also make backups just to be sure

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My solution is to write your private key on a piece of paper and divide it into four and distribute it to four different parts of the house. Even if your house is robbed, they can't be found. Or you can divide it into 2 pieces and put it in different bank safes. Of course memorize the exact solution.

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One of the ways I keep my private keys safe and even without possessing a hardware wallet, and would greatly recommend is by making sure all data, I mean personal information, private keys, and other login details are kept personal indeed. Alos, making use of the two factor authentication (2-FA) system. These are really great ways to keep your account protected, and safe from hackers.

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Quote from: jessyj48 on September 30, 2019, 02:07:23 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.

Very helpful information, I do have my hardware wallet so I actually feel secured, but for those who does not have one, this information will be useful.

I also thank the OP for the info. I liked reading this thread.

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Quote from: jessyj48 on September 30, 2019, 02:07:23 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.

This is a wonderful information and I use mostly the second option in the case of backup phrase but when it comes to private keys I use the first option, so that I won't make mistakes while writing it down, in this case I just copy and paste. Secondly I have friends who are into crypto too, but that doesn't mean I have to be reckless with my information so what I did was to hide it in places they will never access, because they will respect my privacy.

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