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February 17, 2018, 12:24:07 PM
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So here goes. When my wallet is created and I have the address to give out to some one to send Bitcoin to; is this address the same every time?

It sounds like you're using an exchange (thanks to your pop-up comment), so there is no catch-all answer, but generally, if an exchange assigns you a receiving address, that will be associated with your account permanently. Some exchanges gives you the option of requesting a new one, and may even assign you a new one for each transaction, but it should generally be safe to keep reusing it to receive coins.

If you're using an online wallet, yes, it's the same every time.

It's not possible for who ever I give it to you use it to withdrawal from my account?

No. They will need your address's private key to take control of it. You yourself may not even have access to said private key as it depends on the exchange/online wallet.

Do I need to keep this secret? What are the risks associated with this address?

You don't need to keep it secret. There are no risks, except that everyone can see all of your transactions. There is a slight risk on reusing addresses, but it mostly has to do with quantum computing, which isn't here yet. It's all privacy concerns otherwise.

I strongly suggest you do not start out with an online wallet, as they're generally less safe than desktop and hardware wallets. If you decide to buy Bitcoins, consider using a lightweight desktop wallet like Electrum (www.electrum.org), and transfer your coins there.

Also, don't be afraid to ask questions. It's much better than losing money thanks to a rookie mistake.
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February 16, 2018, 06:52:22 PM
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       In my knowledge,you can use different wallet addresses if you want and you can use it to send and recieve bitcoins. Ofcourse,you need to keep your password and private key secret don't share it to other,so that nobody can stole coins in your wallet. Make it safe and secure. Don't trust to anyone. Only the address you can send to other's so that they can send you some bitcoins if you wish and you can recieve in return.
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February 16, 2018, 06:38:32 PM
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I'm looking to make the jump. I've got a Bitcoin wallet. I think I've figured out how to buy them. Have a few questions which are probably rather preliminary. However I'm having allot of confusion trying to get them answered. With ads and pop ups blurring the lines. So here goes. When my wallet is created and I have the address to give out to some one to send Bitcoin to; is this address the same every time? It's not possible for who ever I give it to you use it to withdrawal from my account? Do I need to keep this secret? What are the risks associated with this address?
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