I'm brand new and have a quick question about bitcoin address? please help!

[an0nym0us101]

I am going to buy bitcoins for the first time (fuck yeaaa) and I need to find a bitcoin address. I know it's in the receive tab but it looks like 5 addresses not 1. It looks like...

had7f7dhfsduiyf79f
fhadufy87394584hf
adshffhkdshfeu35uf
aejfidsjfidsjfoeu357
dsjfh8457dfh83jdjs3

Are all 5 lines ONE address or are they each 4 different addresses? Please help I feel stupid

[ildubbioso]

I am going to buy bitcoins for the first time (fuck yeaaa) and I need to find a bitcoin address. I know it's in the receive tab but it looks like 5 addresses not 1. It looks like...

had7f7dhfsduiyf79f
fhadufy87394584hf
adshffhkdshfeu35uf
aejfidsjfidsjfoeu357
dsjfh8457dfh83jdjs3

Are all 5 lines ONE address or are they each 4 different addresses? Please help I feel stupid

None of them is an address  Which client are you using?

[greyhawk]

Those are no adresses at all.

They might be the first few characters of transaction ids.

What client are you using?

[an0nym0us101]

Sorry guys I just made up those letters and numbers to give you an idea of what I was looking at. I am using electrum. I just need to know if like every line is a separate address or if the whole thing is an address? Thanks for replying!!

[Birdy]

Yes, those are different adresses (but they will all end up in your wallet).
The adresses should have the same length as the ones in our sigs.

[an0nym0us101]

Cool thanks. If I write down one of the addresses today but won't be able to actually do anything tomorrow. Will the address change by then?

[Gabi]

Do you know what an address is? How it works?
You are going to buy something that you don't even know how work? This is a disaster waiting to happen. 

[jambaman42]

Please slow down on your excitement and read up. Addresses will not change and shouldn't. I'd suggest the bitcoin wiki but it's down right now. Just hold off and read around the forums. Pick some stuff up and if you want to buy after a day or two do it.

[Gabi]

Chances he will lose anything and will open a new thread asking "wtf my coins disappeared" (it is not a question i know)? 99%? 

[an0nym0us101]

Thanks guys. I think I am getting a little ahead of myself here but I'm so excited I discovered this world. I am going to make  a cash deposit at a 7-11 using bitinstant. According the "beginners guide" I been reading it seems pretty simple if you follow the instructions. Once I make the deposit and the money goes into my wallet, I will be able to start purchasing correct?

[an0nym0us101]

and I am a she not a he 

[Birdy]

Cool thanks. If I write down one of the addresses today but won't be able to actually do anything tomorrow. Will the address change by then?

I'm using the qt-client and adresses can be used as often/long as you want, I don't see any reason why it should be different for Electrum.
Some clients are giving you a new adress everytime to increase anonymity, but the old ones can still be used.

It's different for some online sites, they may use different adresses every time you want to charge your account or something.

Once I make the deposit and the money goes into my wallet, I will be able to start purchasing correct?

You have to wait a short time for the transaction to be confirmed at least 1 time.

[Gabi]

How the hell are we supposed to know that unless you tell us?  :-\Your nick don't let us understand that.

Yes that is more or less correct but please do your homework and learn how wallets, address and bitcoin work, before you do some mistake and lose everything.

[nocube]

If it starts with a 1 and has up to 34 characters, it's most likely an address.

edit: You can also check the validity on sites like http://blockexplorer.com/ .

[an0nym0us101]

Thanks! Can I have the link to the wiki thing that explains bitcoin wallets and such?

[Birdy]

Thanks! Can I have the link to the wiki thing that explains bitcoin wallets and such?

Could be this one:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/FAQ

[an0nym0us101]

Thanks for the help ya'll  I'm sure I'll be back soon....

[an0nym0us101]

Damn I'm back so soon. But what does "local deposit location" or "more local locations" mean on bit instant "pay from" drop down bar? I want to use 7-11 but it is not listed. I hate The Duane Reade and CVS near where I live, they are assholes and will surely ask for ID

[jambaman42]

Damn I'm back so soon. But what does "local deposit location" or "more local locations" mean on bit instant "pay from" drop down bar? I want to use 7-11 but it is not listed. I hate The Duane Reade and CVS near where I live, they are assholes and will surely ask for ID

Why not deposit straight to an exchange and use the time you have to wait to get educated on everything. The price probably won't change that much in the day or two it takes.

[sgbullion]

start at bitcoin.org that will break it down for you. a simple wallet like the one you have or even multibit will make it easy. and never ever invest more than you can afford to loose in something you dont understand. Make sure you understand the risk and also understand that there is no regulation of the bitcoin and it can go to a value of zero just as quick as a value of 300.