[GUIDE] How To Restore Wallet using Wallet.dat and Private Key.

[eiijee13]

This article is a step by step guide on how to restore GPTCash's Windows Hardware Wallet or Qt Wallet. This tutorial is also applicable in any other the same wallet.

We all know that sometimes Qt wallet errors and malfunctions comes in unexpected moment like this:

But don't worry, If you follow my guide on how to back up your wallet.dat and private key we will restore your wallet in 2 easiest steps. This method normally used not just in restoring but to run your wallet in other devices.

Let's Go!

First: Using "Wallet.dat"

What is Wallet.dat?

This method is used by Bitcoin Core (and few others) and comprises of backing up a wallet.dat file. It's a file that holds keys to spend outputs, addresses, transaction information, and other metadata such as contacts. It has a different location based on an operating system.

• (credit to: FREEDOMNODE)

After you open your new wallet and checked it's fully synced. Shut it down for a moment to start restoring.

1. Go to your PERSONAL back up storage where in you put all your important files such as private keys and wallet.dat etc; and COPY your GPTCash "Wallet.dat" file.
   

2. Go to "My Computer"
   

3. Type " %appdata% " in address bar.
   

4. Find "GPT Cash" Folder.
   

5. Delete the current Wallet.dat and PHASE your "Wallet.dat" back up that the one you've copied before.
   

6. Close the window and run the Qt Wallet again.

Second: Using Private Key

What is Private Key?

A tiny bit of code that is paired with a public key to set off algorithms for text encryption and decryption. It is created as part of public key cryptography during asymmetric-key encryption and used to decrypt and transform a message to a readable format.

• (credit to: TECHOPEDIA)

Open your wallet and checked it's fully synced.

1. Go to your PERSONAL back up storage where in you put all your important files such as private keys and wallet.dat etc; and COPY your GPTCash "Private Key" file.
   
   (this private key was made for demo ONLY)

2. Go to settings >> Unlock Wallet >> Type your passphrase and unchecked "For staking only" and Click "OK"
   

3. Go to Help >> Debug Window
   

4. Click "Console" and Type " importprivkey " (space) your "PRIVATE KEY" then enter.
   

5. Wait for this image to appear.
   

6. All transactions with in your public key will start to log in your wallet when it's done please restart your wallet.

NOTE: In case you failed to restore your wallet, much better to delete the whole folder of GPT Cash in %appdata% and start syncing again then do the same procedure above.

If you follow the steps completely, Congratulations you have restored your wallet!!

Thank you and God bless!

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