Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.
armory has a workaround for connected or compromised printers .
I would say don't use connected print unless you know what you are doing
Topic: secure way to print paper wallets ? (Read 1215 times)
armory has a workaround for connected or compromised printers .
I would say don't use connected print unless you know what you are doing
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
I will add three things :
1-consider printing on a paper that resists to water or to protect the paper.
2-encrypt your wallet paper with a simple code for some added security
3-store your wallet papers very safely.
Number 3 is especially important. If you have a safety deposit box it is very good for it. Or have a decent safe at home.
Hey - I just go to https://www.bitaddress.org and unplug my computer from the internet. [Site work offline]
I then generate a couple of paper wallets with a BIP38 pass phrase and print it.
I then reboot both the computer and the printer to clear out the cache and printer buffer.
BAM - Bob's your uncle, the job is done. ^LoL^
I then generate a couple of paper wallets with a BIP38 pass phrase and print it.
I then reboot both the computer and the printer to clear out the cache and printer buffer.
BAM - Bob's your uncle, the job is done. ^LoL^
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
I will add three things :
1-consider printing on a paper that resists to water or to protect the paper.
2-encrypt your wallet paper with a simple code for some added security
3-store your wallet papers very safely.
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.
Make sure it's a printer at home don't use public for it.
And yes older the better. If it's newer you might see what it takes to clear cache as you do not want your wallet within it.
Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.
i am trying to make some paper wallets but what do you consider a "dumb" printer? a very old one that only can print and nothing else? i have a printer bought a year ago, very cheap, it has no features beside printing. that one should be fine?
Remember to always use a dumb printer, never use a connected one.
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
This is what I have done.1. Go to https://www.bitaddress.org
2. Download the zip file. Upload it to a new flash drive.
3.Use a offline computer or a new computer.
4. Open up the bitaddress.org.html file.
5. Generate a new address and print it out.
This is the best way that I have learned to have the safest bitcoin wallet.
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.
But If the QR doesn't work, don't worry, you can type the private key.
I wrote answer before few days,
you can find here complete instructions:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10493555
you can find here complete instructions:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10493555
Thank you for this dude this is nice and easy to follow, i am terrible even after over a year i still had not made paper wallets which is stupid but never got around to it :/ luckily i never lost coin but i do not want to start now so will use this step by step..
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
If you use an old printer and the paper wallet includes a QR Code make sure to test the code without sending funds.
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
Find and old printer, It will have enough resolution.Remember to print two or more copies and keep them safe (in different places of your home).
Print 7 addresses / page, don't waste paper.
I wrote answer before few days,
you can find here complete instructions:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10493555
you can find here complete instructions:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10493555
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
A few things to consider:
- Generate the wallet offline
- Add proper entropy (moving mouse, etc)
- Make sure the printer does not have a memory and can't store a copy of the wallet
- Print more than one copy and store in different places
- Protect the paper with plastic
Are there any simple instructions on how to use this anywhere?
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