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Before you get started installing the new wallet, it is optimal to do the following steps to ensure that you are safe and secure for the new update.
1) One Last Coin Control
As this upcoming update removes the need of coin control, it is best to ensure that you have done coin control one last time before updating to the newest version. This will ensure that you do not have any conflicts, and will also enable you to create a private key in later steps for ultra-secure backups if you wish.
If you do not know how to do coin control, please refer to the video below:
Ensure that you coin control all of your coins to your main address that you use.
After having done this, please go to the Wallet Settings and then click the Display tab and uncheck the âDisplay Coin Control Feature (experts only!)â option.
2) Backup Your Wallet
Creating Wallet.dat file
After having done this, you should create a backup of your current wallet. This can be done simply from the File menu item, by clicking âBackup Walletâ.
Once you click this, a file explorer popup will appear, and you can choose the file name and destination of your backup. Backups are recommended to be put on a USB or external drive of some sort to ensure that you are truly secure in the event of a hard drive failure.
Advanced Option: Private Key Dump
This option is recommended for experts only who wish to use the command line interface. If you are using multiple addresses, or feel uncomfortable at this point, please stick to the Option 1Â above.
If you would like to do an advanced backup that is secure without needing a file, you can do a private key dump of your main address. Ensure you have done the coin control step written above.
First, copy the main address where ALL OF YOUR BUZZ is located, which should have been configured in the Coin Control step above, or have been done simply from the past.
Click on Help and select the Debug Window. A command line interface will open, and you will want to type in the following:
dumpprivkey YOUR_MAIN_BUZZ_ADDRESS
Make sure you save this in a very secure place where you will not lose it or have it stolen by others.
Regardless which backup method you have chosen, please close your BUZZ wallet and ensure that it shuts down properly before proceeding.
You can check that it is truly shut down by checking task manager cntrl+alt+delete.
Download the New Wallet
The wallet is available for download via our github releases page. DO NOT DOWNLOAD WALLETS FROM ANYWHERE ELSE, OR YOU ARE AT RISK OF PHISHING OR SCAMMING.
https://github.com/buzzcoin-project/BUZZ/releases/tag/3.0
Optional: Apply the Bootstrap
If you are downloading the wallet for the first time, ensure you have set up the bootstrap, which is available on our http://buzzcoin.info/get-started.html page. Once this is done, you can proceed to the next step.
Opening your New Wallet
Now, it should be as simple as double clicking the new wallet and you should be ready to go! The backups were just in case something went wrong, and should not be needed.
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