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Hi - I think this page may need updating, the current prompt doesn't the word restore. So very confusing for the newbie. - Cheers Mark

https://electrum.org/tutorials.html#offline-mpk

How to make offline transactions using your Master Public Key

Get an offline computer. This can be a physical device or a separate installation on your current computer. I would advice a Debian installation with encrypted home folder for extra security.

[Offline PC] Install Electrum via a USB-Key.
[Offline PC] Create a new wallet. Write down the seed and memorize it, after which you should probably destroy the seed or keep it safe in a lockbox.
[Offline PC] Go to Settings -> Import/Export and copy your "Master Public Key" and put it in a text file on your USB-Key.
[Online PC] Install Electrum and select Restore in the dialog box shown on the first start up, use the "Master Public Key".
[Online PC, existing Electrum installation] See below how to make Electrum to restore or open alternative, non-default, wallet.

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How to make offline transactions using your Master Public Key

Get an offline computer. This can be a physical device or a separate installation on your current computer. I would advice a Debian installation with encrypted home folder for extra security.

[Offline PC] Install Electrum via a USB-Key.
[Offline PC] Create a new wallet. Write down the seed and memorize it, after which you should probably destroy the seed or keep it safe in a lockbox.
[Offline PC] Go to Settings -> Import/Export and copy your "Master Public Key" and put it in a text file on your USB-Key.
[Online PC] Install Electrum and select "Create a watching-ony version of existing wallet", you will then be prompted to enter your "Master Public Key". <---
[Online PC, existing Electrum installation] See below how to make Electrum to restore or open alternative, non-default, wallet.

PR sent, thank you