need to make sure my bitcoin is safe - page 2.

DannyHamilton

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Quote from: YangBus on January 14, 2015, 07:31:04 PM

I just bought some bitcoin...but I used bitaddress on a offline computer I want to make sure that my private key actually works..but how can I do this 100% safe?

I could install bitcoin client in offline computer and then import private key...

Yes.

If you import the private key then Bitcoin core should calculate the bitcoin address for you and let you know if the address you used is correct.

You can then use various block explorers to verify that the address has the proper amount of bitcoins associated with it.

Quote from: YangBus on January 14, 2015, 07:31:04 PM

but wouldn't I need to sync to verify my balance is there?

You have to look at the blockchain to verify your balance. You can do this with Bitcoin Core online and synchronized, or you can trust some online block explorers.

Naruto.me

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First you should check your PC with anti-virus software to make sure it is clean before install bitcoin Core

Download the bitcoin Core from offical site https://bitcoin.org/en/download

If you need to send the bitcoin from the offline computer(for testing your private key acctually works) You have to connect to the internet first. Grin

Or you can check the balance from Blochain.info https://blockchain.info Just paste your Public key and press Search is ok

YangBus

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I just bought some bitcoin...but I used bitaddress on a offline computer I want to make sure that my private key actually works..but how can I do this 100% safe?

I could install bitcoin client in offline computer and then import private key...but wouldn't I need to sync to verify my balance is there?

Please I need some help.

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