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Bitcoin => Development & Technical Discussion => Topic started by: josiahgarber on April 09, 2013, 10:35:18 PM



Title: Does importing a private key into QT overwrite existing bitcoins?
Post by: josiahgarber on April 09, 2013, 10:35:18 PM
Just wondering if I import a private key into QT whether it will add to the balance or replace it?  I am almost sure it adds to it, but was just wondering.  Yes I backed up my wallet.dat. :-)

Thanks.


Title: Re: Does importing a private key into QT overwrite existing bitcoins?
Post by: wumpus on April 09, 2013, 10:45:17 PM
No, it only adds.


Title: Re: Does importing a private key into QT overwrite existing bitcoins?
Post by: josiahgarber on April 09, 2013, 11:10:32 PM
That's what I thought.  Thanks for the help.  I thought it would be best to check.