Simple question and yes, I have looked around.
Can I make a paper wallet (generated offline) and then recover it using MyMonero? Or just use the spend keys without a wallet?
I am on Mac and cannot use simple wallet, bitmonerod etc - I can't do terminal / command line stuff either.
I have tested sending a couple of XMR to an offline paper wallet and sure - it works, but just found I have no way of getting it back. I have all keys - but need to make a wallet to recover to - and I just can't.
Pointers appreciated as I really need to get my XMR offline and safe in as cold a storage method as poss. Apologies for being an idiot - but I cannot code and have never owned a PC...
Don't laugh and I know I shoudl look elsewhere, but I have spent hours and cannot find a simple solution (for me).
Can I make a paper wallet (generated offline) and then recover it using MyMonero? Or just use the spend keys without a wallet?
I am on Mac and cannot use simple wallet, bitmonerod etc - I can't do terminal / command line stuff either.
I have tested sending a couple of XMR to an offline paper wallet and sure - it works, but just found I have no way of getting it back. I have all keys - but need to make a wallet to recover to - and I just can't.
Pointers appreciated as I really need to get my XMR offline and safe in as cold a storage method as poss. Apologies for being an idiot - but I cannot code and have never owned a PC...
Don't laugh and I know I shoudl look elsewhere, but I have spent hours and cannot find a simple solution (for me).
You can use this guide to securely generate an offline cold paper wallet:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/48cgmd/an_extensive_guide_for_securely_generating_an/
Note that this guide is based on the guide magico linked (which was created by Fluffypony), but with a bit more explanation, videos, and screenshots of all the steps.
And yes, you can recover it using MyMonero. However, it will cost you a 10 XMR import fee.
Thanks but I've I tried it and I can't use command line or simple wallet on a mac - it's way too complicated and buggy.
Not just me, either!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/2ec7nf/osx_simplewallet_instructions_unclear_make_gui/
EDIT: I will wait for the GUI I guess - but for anyone on Mac, it's Mymonero or nothing! I know... 'Soon'
