Generating reception address without opening wallet

[unknowncustomer]

Hello,

Currently have an electrum wallet.
Is it possible to generate a bitcoin reception address linked to this wallet (i.e. my private keys) without opening the application on my desktop ?

It can be quicker and easier in order to receive bitcoin from exchanges to my wallet.

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[OmegaStarScream]

Do you simply want to have access to your addresses when you're away from your computer? If so, you have a couple of options:

1. Import your master public key to Bluewallet (mobile wallet) so you can generate addresses.
2. A lot of exchanges support whitelisting addresses. You can generate a few addresses in your wallet and add them to your exchange account and then use them whenever you want to withdraw your funds. This is obviously not the best way, especially if you're withdrawing on a regular basis, and you want to use a different address each time.

[PawGo]

Yes, you may open the wallet file in any text editor (if wallet is not encrypted). Wallet contains data in JSON form which is human-readable, you may easily find section "addresses":

Code:

"addresses": {
        "change": [
            "your change addresses here",
        ],
        "receiving": [
            "your addresses here",
        ]
    },

If you do not want to reuse any address, you should check in "addr_history" section if given address has any children (inputs)

[unknowncustomer]

My electrum wallet is encrypted…
Is there any mean to generate offline reception addresses ? Maybe through the MPK ?

[PawGo]

Yes, try https://iancoleman.io/bip39/
You may download that page and use on airgapped computer.

[hosseinimr93]

My electrum wallet is encrypted…
Is there any mean to generate offline reception addresses ? Maybe through the MPK ?

Yes. All your addresses can be derived from your master public key and you can use that to create a watch-only wallet. If you are online, you can see your addresses, your balance and your transactions history. If you are offline, you can only see your addresses.
Note that your password encrypts your wallet locally and it doesn't matter whether your wallet is encrypted or not.

[Stalker22]

My electrum wallet is encrypted…
Is there any mean to generate offline reception addresses ? Maybe through the MPK ?

Yes, you can generate receiving addresses in Electrum even when you're offline by using its "watch-only" feature. To do this, simply create a new Electrum wallet and select the "Import" option. Paste the master public key into the "Public Key" field, and with this setup, Electrum will generate addresses for your watch-only wallet without requiring your private keys.

[hosseinimr93]

To do this, simply create a new Electrum wallet and select the "Import" option. Paste the master public key into the "Public Key" field, and with this setup, Electrum will generate addresses for your watch-only wallet without requiring your private keys.

To create a watch-only wallet using your master public key, you should select "Standard wallet" and then "Use a master key".
There is no "Import" option at all. There's "Import bitcoin addresses or private keys" option which can't be used for importing a master key.

[nc50lc]

Yes, try https://iancoleman.io/bip39/
You may download that page and use on airgapped computer.

I'm assuming that you took OP's "MPK" as 'Master Private Key'.
Because otherwise, IanColeman's BIP39 tool cannot use his 'Master Public Key' and derive addresses from it.

[Aikidoka]

My electrum wallet is encrypted…
Is there any mean to generate offline reception addresses ? Maybe through the MPK ?

You can through your MPK

1.  Open Electrum in your connected device and click Next



2.  Tick on Standard wallet and then click Next



3.  Tick on Use a master key and again click Next



4.  Now past your MPK there and go ahead to Next again.



5.  You can pick a password or you can simply press next.



6.  Now you have your Watching only wallet and you can see your BTC addresses linked to your wallet.



I hope that helps:)

[Stalker22]

To do this, simply create a new Electrum wallet and select the "Import" option. Paste the master public key into the "Public Key" field, and with this setup, Electrum will generate addresses for your watch-only wallet without requiring your private keys.

To create a watch-only wallet using your master public key, you should select "Standard wallet" and then "Use a master key".
There is no "Import" option at all. There's "Import bitcoin addresses or private keys" option which can't be used for importing a master key.

Yes, you are right. The last time I did this was a long time ago, so I forgot the exact procedure. I see Aikidoka has already provided a clear explanation with screenshots, so there's no need for me to repeat the steps.

@unknowncustomer, you can follow the steps shared by Aikidoka to create a watch-only wallet using your Master Public Key.

[Yamane_Keto]

You can through your MPK

1.  Open Electrum in your connected device and click Next

If you read @op condition, he is looking for a way that does not require opening desktop/Electrum

Is it possible to generate a bitcoin reception address linked to this wallet (i.e. my private keys) without opening the application on my desktop ?

@op The answer to your question is as follows:

1) How to get public key from a Electrum based wallet?

• Open wallet menu > information

2) How to use Master Public Key?
These are some of the explorers that support using Master Public Key.

• https://blockpath.com
• https://www.blockonomics.co
• https://www.blockchain.com/explorer/assets/btc/xpub/*xpub_here*

All you have to do is save xpub in your phone or anywhere and use these explorers to check your balance.

[Stalker22]

2) How to use Master Public Key?
These are some of the explorers that support using Master Public Key.
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Just a quick note to mention that sharing your MPK may reveal your entire wallet transaction history, which can compromise your privacy. It is always best to exercise caution when sharing any information related to your wallet online.

I recommend using the BIP32 calculator from bitaps.com, as this tool is usable even when you are not connected to the internet.
https://bitaps.com/bip32