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Re: safe to delete wallet.dat file after keys stored?
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Rmcdermott927
on 07/07/2015, 16:18:50 UTC
Hello. i need help with safely storing btc. Is it safe to delete the wallet.dat file after the private key code has been stored somewhere else? I can not find information on this





Thank You

Yes, however, I would rename it after you close down bitcoin core.  Then open bitcoin core again and try to import your keys.    This way, once you import your keys you can be sure you have everything.   Then it is safe to delete your wallet.dat.