with 662 Activity and 0 Merit must be using a chatbot or just plagiarism (hoping to get Merit). I'd appreciate it if someone can find the smoking gun (the post got deleted right before I clicked quote):
Today I will show you how you can keep your Bitcoin safe using Electrum Wallet. I have created this tutorial in simple language for beginners. I hope it will be useful for everyone.
🔐 Step 1: Download and Install Electrum Wallet
Go to Electrum's official website:
https://electrum.orgDownload the correct version according to your OS (Windows, Linux, Mac).
After downloading, be sure to verify the GPG signature so that you are not using a fake version.
🧾 Step 2: Create Wallet and Note Seed Phrase
Select “Standard Wallet”.
You will be given a 12-word seed phrase when creating your wallet.
Never screenshot this seed phrase or save it to the cloud. Write it down by hand and save it offline.
✅ Anyone with this seed can access your entire fund — so keep it very private.
🔐 Step 3: Set a Strong Password
If you want to encrypt your wallet, you must enter a strong password.
Remember, if you forget this password, you cannot unlock your wallet.
🛡️ Step 4: Create a Cold Storage or Watch-Only Wallet
If you want, you can create a watch-only wallet by keeping the seed phrase separate and only for viewing your balance.
This will help you use your private key without leaking it.
⚠️ Additional security tips:
You can use two wallets – one for Daily use (small amounts), the other for Cold Storage (large funds)
Electrum never sends your private key over the internet, but still try to use a trusted server.
Beware of phishing sites.
📚 Conclusion:
Electrum Wallet is a lightweight and secure Bitcoin wallet, but security largely depends on your usage style. Hopefully, by following the steps above, you can create a secure wallet environment.