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Bitcoin => Electrum => Topic started by: frogauna on February 22, 2017, 02:05:08 AM



Title: [2.7.18] can read default_wallet history, can't send money
Post by: frogauna on February 22, 2017, 02:05:08 AM
I still have the seed written down but I can't do anything. I do not have the current password and when I tried to create a new one, I only crated a new wallet. ultimately, I would like to send all my funds to my Coinbase account and delete my Electrum app, as I find it so difficult to use. (not a very technically-minded person.)

if you can help me with this problem I will pay you in Bitcoin for your help because I have tried to figure it out and do not want to lose the 0.128 BTC stuck in there.

also, forgive me if I have not explained this very well. not a very technically-minded person, I have said.


Title: Re: [2.7.18] can read default_wallet history, can't send money
Post by: Abdussamad on February 22, 2017, 05:21:46 AM
when I tried to create a new one, I only crated a new wallet.

What happens when you restore your wallet? To restore your wallet from seed go to file menu > new/restore. Then enter a name for the restored wallet. The wallet creation wizard will start. Select "standard wallet" and then click next. Now select "I already have a seed" and click next. After that you will be asked to enter your seed and then set a password if you like. Follow the on-screen instructions until your wallet is created. You can then send the money to coinbase.


Title: Re: [2.7.18] can read default_wallet history, can't send money
Post by: kolloh on February 22, 2017, 05:43:16 AM
Yeah, as long as you have the seed, you will have access to your funds even without the password.

The most important step is selecting the  "I already have a seed" option as indicated by Abdussamad when you are creating a new wallet. This will ensure the wallet is created with your existing addresses/keys rather than an entirely new wallet.