Set Up Your Custom Node
Instructions can be found here
Your node must be HTTPS in order to connect to it via MyCrypto.com. You can download the MyCrypto repo & run it locally to connect to any node. Or, get free SSL certificate via LetsEncrypt
This password encrypts your private key. This does not act as a seed to generate your keys. You will need this password + your keystore file to unlock your wallet.
Ledger / TREZOR / Digital Bitbox : Use your hardware wallet . Your device is your wallet.
MetaMask : Access your account via the MetaMask Extension . So easy! Keys stay in MetaMask, not on a phishing site! Try it today.
Jaxx / imToken : Use your Mnemonic Phrase to access your account.
Mist / Geth / Parity : Use your Keystore File (UTC / JSON) to access your account.
Keystore
File.Do not lose it! It cannot be recovered if you lose it.
Do not share it! Your funds will be stolen if you give this information to anyone.
Make a backup! Secure it like the millions of dollars it may one day be worth.
Private Key
.Do not lose it! It cannot be recovered if you lose it.
Do not share it! Your funds will be stolen if you give this information to anyone.
Make a backup! Secure it like the millions of dollars it may one day be worth.
Your Address can also be known as you Account #
or your Public Key
. It is what you share with people so they can send you Ether or Tokens. Find the colorful address icon. Make sure it matches your paper wallet & whenever you enter your address somewhere.