how electrum wallet bitcoin cash

Upon installing Electrum Wallet, users can configure their connection to the Bitcoin Cash network by selecting a server and confirming the "Bitcoin Cash (BCH)" setting for optimal functionality.

Nov 05, 2024 at 11:15 pm

How to Configure Electrum Wallet for Bitcoin Cash (BCH)

Step 1: Install Electrum Wallet

• Visit the Electrum website: https://electrum.org/#home
• Download the Electrum wallet for your operating system (Windows, MacOS, Linux).
• Install the wallet and launch it.

Step 2: Create a New Wallet or Import Existing

• Choose the "Create a New Wallet" option to generate a new Bitcoin Cash wallet.
• If you have an existing BCH wallet, select "Import Wallet/Keys."

Step 3: Configure Server Connection

• Electrum uses servers to connect to the Bitcoin Cash network.
• Select "Server" from the toolbar and choose a server from the list.

• Recommended servers for Bitcoin Cash:

  • Electron Cash: electroncash.network
  • Bitcoin ABC: bch.imaginary.cash

Step 4: Configure Bitcoin Cash Settings

• From the toolbar, select "Tools" > "Preferences."
• In the "Wallet" tab, ensure "Network" is set to "Bitcoin Cash (BCH)."
• In the "Addresses" tab, choose "CashAddr" as the address type.

Step 5: Send and Receive Bitcoin Cash

• To send BCH, click the "Send" button on the main wallet screen. Enter the recipient's address and amount.
• To receive BCH, share your CashAddr address with the sender. They can send it using any compatible Bitcoin Cash wallet.

Step 6: Backup Your Wallet

• From the toolbar, select "File" > "Backup."
• Create a password-protected backup file.
• Store the backup file in a secure location.