Difference between revisions of "Wallet Security Dos and Don'ts"
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== Don't == | == Don't == | ||
| + | * DO NOT generate cold storage keys on Internet-connected machines. | ||
| + | * DO NOT reconnect to the Internet a machine that has generated cold storage keys. | ||
| + | * DO NOT reuse a wallet encryption passphrases with online services | ||
* DO NOT store your wallet on cloud storage (Dropbox, etc.) | * DO NOT store your wallet on cloud storage (Dropbox, etc.) | ||
* DO NOT re-use addresses (this also applies to paper wallet addresses) | * DO NOT re-use addresses (this also applies to paper wallet addresses) | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 12:31, 22 January 2017
This article should not be considered as a replacement for the more in-depth articles on best practices, however key points in wallet security:
Do
- DO encrypt your wallet with a strong passphrase
- DO backup your wallet
- DO use recommended software from the list at https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet
- DO keep your OS up to date and run a virus scanner
- DO use a paper/hardware wallet for storing significant amounts
Don't
- DO NOT generate cold storage keys on Internet-connected machines.
- DO NOT reconnect to the Internet a machine that has generated cold storage keys.
- DO NOT reuse a wallet encryption passphrases with online services
- DO NOT store your wallet on cloud storage (Dropbox, etc.)
- DO NOT re-use addresses (this also applies to paper wallet addresses)
