Anyone know how to move the blockchain to External HD in Linux Mint?

[dandav101]

Some of the instructions on how to do this in Windows just aren't quite useful for Linux Mint. I'd like to move the blockchain to an external 5TB HD that I just bought specifically for this purpose. Does anyone know how I can do this safely? Also, are there any security concerns with doing this? Any input on this would be welcome. Thanks!


Dan

[Muhammed Zakir]

Read http://bitzuma.com/posts/moving-the-bitcoin-core-data-directory/.

If it did not work, move ~/.bitcoin to your external HD and then, create a symlink(symbolic link) in home directory. Read http://help.hardhathosting.com/question.php/95 and http://unix.stackexchange.com/a/84178. Make sure you have created a backup before moving Bitcoin Core data dir.

P.S. To create a symlink, open terminal and run ln -s /path/to/external HD/.bitcoin /home/<username>/.bitcoin.

-snip-
Also, are there any security concerns with doing this? Any input on this would be welcome. Thanks!

Dan

If you connect your external HD to other computers especially insecure(infected or public) computers, there are chances for loosing Bitcoins.

* Edited.

[dandav101]

Thanks for that! I'll give it a try.

Also, in regards to the risk, I have a dual booted win8/LinuxMint. Am I only really at risk if I plug it in while Win8 is running?

Is it preferable to back up by private keys onto a printed sheet and delete the wallet, thereby just running a full node with no funds?

I know, quite a few questions, but I just want to actually put a few blockchains(LTC too) on the ExtHD and help the network. Big bitcoin convert here. I have to tone it down before my fam & friends get too sick of me.

Dan

[Muhammed Zakir]

Thanks for that! I'll give it a try.

You are welcome! Good luck!

Also, in regards to the risk, I have a dual booted win8/LinuxMint. Am I only really at risk if I plug it in while Win8 is running?

It is in risks only if you connect to an insecure computer or if another person directly have access to it.

Is it preferable to back up by private keys onto a printed sheet and delete the wallet, thereby just running a full node with no funds?

I know, quite a few questions, but I just want to actually put a few blockchains(LTC too) on the ExtHD and help the network. Big bitcoin convert here. I have to tone it down before my fam & friends get too sick of me.

Dan

If you just want to help networks by running nodes, its better to save your wallet.dat in a secure place and possibly, print all the used addresses & the addresses you gave to others.