Noob- Help needed!

[Pedro.Spell]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

[shorena]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

Go for a big exchange, e.g. one of those listed here -> https://bitcoinwisdom.com/
register, validate, transfer your local currency, buy bitcoin.

[QuestionAuthority]

http://m.wikihow.com/Buy-Bitcoins

[erre]

Look here to buy (one of most trusted exchangers):

www.bitstamp.net

..and here to securely store your btc on your phone (remember to backup):

https://mycelium.com/phone/index.html

Welcome

[OmegaStarScream]

I'm not sure what "unsafe to buy" means for you .
You didn't mention a lot of stuff (like payment methods you are willing to use to pay etc ...) but I will list few trusted exchange that you shouldn't be afraid using them : Coinbase , Bitstamp , BTC-E (under ddos lately but legit) , Kraken , Virwox.com etc...

the way it works , it's pretty simple : you will get the BTC into the exchange address then you withdraw and have them into your Bitcoin wallet .
If you are not buying big amounts then I suggest Desktop wallets like (Electrum , Multibit HD , Bitcoin Core) (free), otherwise you should use Hardware wallets because they are much safer  (Trezor , Ledger etc ... ) but they are paid of course .

[erre]

Remember to never store your coins on an exchanger, no matter how much it is trusted. Bitcoin veterans learnt this at their expenses....

If you want max security you can print a paper wallet for free using this site (download it and execute offline if u are full paranoid): https://www.bitaddress.org/bitaddress.org-v3.1.0-SHA256-c3d4d8da8fc6980435a520dff562b7f831b2f6037ec2d4dd6bf76c5321873303.html

[n2004al]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

It is the most easy thing to do. And the safest one. Bitcoin always go there when is sent. There are to many ways to realize your wish. I am giving my three year experience to you with only few steps; very simple steps. Then naturally you can do what you think. First you need a wallet to store your bitcoin. I use for almost three years Coinbase. For me a fantastic wallet. You can register spending not more than 2-3 minutes (including 2 step verification which make you 100% sure that only you can enter there). Coinbase has to many advantages which you can read yourself if will go at their site. I can name only one which affect direct your bitcoins. You don't pay any kind of fee when send bitcoins. Then you need bitcoin. May be several ways to have some but the most easy thing to do, is to buy some. If chose this way, I suggest cex.io to buy. Can be bought within 3-4 minutes and send in your wallet within 1-2 minutes. You will need more time only the first bought during which needed to make some verifications. Then from the second one you will have the above mentioned by me times. So you need to open an account in cex.io, deposit money from your credit card and buy bitcoin. Everything is very clear if you enter in your account at cex.io. After the bought you can withdraw those and within seconds they will be at your wallet. End of story.

[BTCBinary]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

Probably the safest and trusted way you will find to buy them is through a Bitcoin ATM. If you have on in your vacinities you should try it out. check coinmap.org to find them.

Or you might just try to buy them at Localbitcoin

[BitcoinNewsMagazine]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

If you do not feel safe doing something you should not do it. Take your time and learn about bitcoin until you understand how it works. Bitcoin.org is a good start read the whole website (no cheating:)

[Blawpaw]

The easy way to buy Bitcoin with 100% security is to buy them from a friend. Or, as mentioned before going to a Bitcoin ATM could be the best solution.

[gentlemand]

Let us know what country you're in. That has a large bearing on how easy it'll be to obtain coins. Certain countries will be a breeze, others will be harder.

[NorrisK]

First step would be to download a wallet on a virus free computer.

Next, encrypt the wallet with a strong random password, preferably created by a password manager such as keepass.

Then you can go to a preferred exchange, buy the coins and send them to your wallet.

If it all feels difficult, gather some dust through faucets and practice sending and storing coins with what you get from there.

[vilain]

First step would be to download a wallet on a virus free computer.

Next, encrypt the wallet with a strong random password, preferably created by a password manager such as keepass.

Then you can go to a preferred exchange, buy the coins and send them to your wallet.

If it all feels difficult, gather some dust through faucets and practice sending and storing coins with what you get from there.

That's a nice strategy. Although, for starters, I would recommend online wallets (for didactic purposes), so you don't have to go through all the wallet installation pain.

[EdenHazard]

i suggest you buy bitcoin in small amounts, if you are still in doubt with bitcoin transaction security, and I think it should be and buy local bitcoin bitcoin to the seller, instead of buying from the exchange or market.

[partysaurus]

coinbase.com is the wallet i use and you can buy bitcoins there with your visa card if u want cant get easier than that

[Wapinter]

I really want to buy Bitcoins, but i don´t feel safe doing it. I´ve been reading a lot in the past months, but still feeling unsafe to buy. I would like to know if you guys could give me a step by step on how to buy it, how it works, how safe it is, what would be a safe way to buy and store it and so on. Thanks in advance for any help!

Depends on how much you want to buy.For a large amount,go to any reliable bitcoin exchange and create a buy order.If you want to buy in small quantity,you can buy it on this forum from some reliable seller as you can get cheaper than market rate but remember to use escrow if you dont want ti run into trouble

[The Sceptical Chymist]

Look here to buy (one of most trusted exchangers):

www.bitstamp.net

..and here to securely store your btc on your phone (remember to backup):

https://mycelium.com/phone/index.html

Welcome

I will second this.  Mycelium has been great on my Samsung, though I've never used bitstamp.  Coinbase is a good exchange if you're not a gambler. 

Be very careful around here.  It's best to trust no one until you get to know who's who.  Scammers are everywhere.

[Epicnicity]

It depends on how much you want to buy

By doing just a little research you can look up some of the most used exchanges

[Moneyburner]

Coinbase is where I started, and it is pretty safe and simple to pick up. I believe it is the largest.

I don't keep coin there however and the limit is getting old...

[BellaBitBit]

The security of exchanges and wallets has improved over the years and nothing ventured nothing gained.  Fear is not something to operate on, good decisions usually don't come from it.  Start with a small amount and go to a big trusted wallet like Coinbase or others suggested on this forum.