Hello Everyone,
Couple of years ago, I owned several bitcoins. I never used it to do any online transactions so I think it is still intact as of now. However, I can't remember my bitcoin address, but I think I can get my private key because I know I print it and so I have a hard copy of it. My question is, if ever I found the print out and get my private, how can I recover my lost bitcoin? Do I need to download something like bitcore core? what would be the steps needed in order for me to recover it?
Advance thank you for those who can answer my question.
Depending on the format*, you can either import it directly into many different wallets**. If a certain wallet doesn't support
importing private keys, it usually allows you to sweep them.
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https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Private_key** Bitcoin core, electrum, bitcoin wallet for android (sweeping only),...
For example, using electrum, you would just download and install electrum, run electrum, when presented with the wizard that is run the first time chose "Standard Wallet" => "use public or private keys" => paste your private key => you're done...
In bitcoin core it would be something like Installing core => syncing core (waiting) => go to help => debug window => importprivkey yourPrivateKeyInWalletImportFormat "TheLabelThatIWant"
bitcoin wallet for android (sweeping only): IIRC, there was a button that allowed you to sweep a paper wallet, you need to convert your private key into a QR code tough.
