Ethereum: How to import a private key to an encrypted wallet (on standard client)

Import of private keys from a standard client to encrypted wallet

Ethereum’s standard macos client allows you to manage encrypted cash wallets. However, problems can sometimes occur during this process, such as failed imports of private keys. In this article we will go through steps to solve the problem and solve the import of private key in the encrypted Ethereum wallet using a standard client.

Why doesn’t he succeed?

Before you dive into solutions, we identify the potential reasons why your private key could perish:

• Private key is not in the correct format or place.

• Standard client cannot find a private key file.

• There are problems with encrypted wallet or its configuration.

Steps to solve the problem:

1. Check the private key format

Ensure your private key file (eg Private-Chey.txt) has the following format:

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Book type: [Ledgertype]

Indexed Ledger: [Indexnumber]

Book name: [File name]

Key data:

Make sure your private key is ready in a regular text file and not encrypted.

2. Check the site of the file

Make sure the private key file is located with the correct track within the standard client directory:

• If you installed the Ethereum software using homebrow, go to~/.local/Share/and find a private key file.

• If you have installed a package manager or other source, make sure the file is at the standard root directory.

3. Check your wallet configuration

Make sure your encrypted wallet is correctly configured:

• FileWallet.Confshould be located Na/Users//Library/Application for Application/Ethereum/Wallet/.

• If you are using a custom key, make sure it is properly set.

• Check the wallet configuration file (eg,Wallet.conf) to ensure that the settings KeyfileandPrivate_Key_Pathare correct.

4. A standard client update

In some cases an update of a standard client may solve the problem:

• Open terminal as an administrator.

• Start the following command:Brew Install -Cask Ethereum

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5. Re -install a standard client and wallet

If none of the above steps solve the problem, you can try to reinstall both the standard client and his wallet:

• Uninstall Ethereum software using homebrow.

• Start the following command to uninstall both packages:

Bew Uninstall Ethereum

Beer deinstall -go etherum

• Re -install a standard client using a homebrow:brew install -Cask Ethereum

• Make sure the installation was successful by checking theHomebrew installation director.

6. Make sure there are any damaged files

If none of the above steps solve the problem, try to remove the encrypted wallet and its configuration files:

• Remove the encrypted wallet folder.

• Delete all existing configuration files (eg, Wallet.conf) within the standard root directory of the client.

7. Re -install a wallet from the source

As an extreme means, you can try to reinstall Ethereum wallets from the source:

• Roll out and install the latest Ethereum package: Git Clone https: // github.com/Ethereum/Builds/Rebble.git

• Find the installation directory (eg /Users//Library/Application for Application/Ethereum/Wallet).

• Start the next command to configure your wallet:

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./Configure-wallet-Type = book

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Conclusion

If you have tried all these steps and still have problems, it is possible that there is a fundamental problem with your encrypted wallet or its configuration. In some cases, the Ethereum software installation may be required.

additional tips:

• Make sure you copy your private key file before trying to introduce it.