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Welcome to the Wallet and Database Management section. This section is designed help you navigate through the various operations you might need to perform with your wallet and database while using Dimecoin-qt. Understanding and managing your wallet and its associated database is important. This includes knowing how to recover your wallet in case of corruption or loss, clean your transaction list for clarity, rebuild your database, and more to fix potential issues and improve performance.
Wallet & Database Operations#
Each of these operations serve a unique purpose and can be instrumental in maintaining the health and accuracy of your wallet. Whether you’re a new user encountering these terms for the first time or an experienced user looking to refresh your knowledge, this section will provide you with the detailed, step-by-step guidance.
Quick Reference#
Wallet Recovery: Learn how to recover your wallet in case it becomes corrupted with salvagewallet, ensuring you can regain access to your dimecoins. Also effective for cleaning transactions. Understand how to clear unconfirmed or problematic transactions from your wallet, helping to resolve issues and declutter your transaction history.
Rescan the Dimecoin Blockchain: Discover how to rescan the blockchain to ensure that your wallet accurately reflects your transactions and balances.
Rebuild the Blockchain: Find out how to rebuild the blockchain database, which can be necessary if you encounter database corruption or synchronization problems.
Wallet Tips - Do’s/Don’ts : Learn some useful tips on operating the Dimecoin-QT wallet safely and effectively. Also, discover some things you should avoid during use of Dimecoin-QT.
Reindex vs Rescan#
Running a core wallet/node can be somewhat finicky at times. There are two commands a user can use to fix a wide range of wallet-related issues if you encounter problems — rescan and reindex.
Commonly, most issues arise with the core wallet if it does not shut down gracefully. For example, if a user force closes the wallet while it is running, or there is a power failure. A user may apply a change to the data directory while the wallet is running or for many other reasons that lead to the local blockchain database becoming corrupt or broken.
Additionally, there are instances where your balance will not reflect properly, or the wallet will not sync any further. Typically, restarting the wallet will not resolve these issues on its own.
If your wallet is not syncing, you are stuck on the wrong chain, or the balance is not reflecting as expected, you will need to rescan or reindex, depending on your issue.
It is common to misunderstand which command to use in a given scenario. This guide will provide a brief overview of what these commands do and when to use them.
Rescan#
The rescan command ‘rescans’ the local blockchain files and looks for missing transactions in the wallet. This can often occur if you are importing private keys or restoring a wallet backup file (wallet.dat). When you restore backup or import a key, it will not know to associate your wallet with the transactions related to the address or keys being imported.
This command will only be used if you are missing transactions in your wallet or your balance is incorrect. When the rescan process starts, it will go through each block and search for transactions associated with the private keys in the local wallet. Upon completion of the scan, the transaction history for the wallet will be rebuilt, and your balance should reflect properly.
How-To#
Important
The first thing you will need to do is backup your wallet! Before performing any sort of maintenance or making changes to your wallets data files, it should always be the first thing you do. Please follow this link to learn how to backup your wallet properly!
Windows#
Step 1: Create Shortcut
Locate the wallet folder and right click on the application labeled dimecoin-qt.exe and click create shortcut. The default location should be this: “C:\Program Files\Dimecoin”
Step 2: Add -rescan Flag to Target Parameter
Right click on the shortcut you just created in step 1 and click properties. Under the shortcut tab located the Target field. At the end of the target parameter, after the “, type -rescan. Make sure to put a space after the quotation mark. Once the -rescan flag has been added to the end of the target parameter, click apply and OK.
Now start the wallet. The rescan process will start, you will see a progress bar come up on your screen. Do not exit the program while it is processing the rescan. Let it completely finish.
Note
Don’t forget to remove -rescan from the shortcut once the wallet loads up. If you don’t, the next time you start the wallet it will go through the rescan process again.
macOS#
Step 1: Run Terminal Application
Goto your wallet folder and drag the wallet file to the terminal.
Step 2: Execute Rescan
Type -rescan and hit enter. The rescan process will start, you will see a progress bar come up on your screen. Do not exit the program while it is processing the rescan. Let it completely finish.
Linux#
Step 1: Open Terminal
Using the command line, change directories to your wallet folder. Typically, ./dimecoin.
cd ./dimecoin
Step 2: Execute Rescan
Once in you have changed to the ./dimecoin directory, execute the command:
./dimecoin-cli stop
to stop the daemon. Now restart the daemon with the command:
./dimecoind -rescan
Once the Rescan process is complete, your blockchain database and chainstate will be rebuilt and restored, allowing the wallet to function properly without error.
Reindex#
Rebuild the blockchain database from scratch.
Important
The first thing you will need to do is backup your wallet! Before performing any sort of maintenance or making changes to your wallets data files, it should always be the first thing you do. Please follow this link to learn how to backup your wallet properly!
Windows OS#
Step 1: Create Shortcut
Locate the wallet folder and right click on the application labeled dimecoin-qt.exe and click create shortcut. The default location should be this: “C:\Program Files\Dimecoin”
Step 2: Add -reindex Flag to Target Parameter
Right click on the shortcut you just created in step 1 and click properties. Under the shortcut tab located the Target field. At the end of the target parameter, after the “, type -reindex. Make sure to put a space after the quotation mark. Once the -reindex flag has been added to the end of the target parameter, click apply and OK.
Now start the wallet. The reindex process will start, you can watch the progress from the information window.
Note
Don’t forget to remove -reindex from the shortcut once the wallet loads up. If you don’t, the next time you start the wallet it will go through the rescan process again.
Mac#
Step 1: Run Terminal Application
Goto your wallet folder and drag the wallet file to the terminal.
Step 2: Execute Rescan
Type -reindex and hit enter. The rescan process will start, you will see a progress bar come up on your screen. Do not exit the program while it is processing the rescan. Let it completely finish.
Linux OS#
Step 1: Open Terminal
Using the command line, change directories to your wallet folder. Typically, ./dimecoin.
cd ./dimecoin
Step 2: Execute Rescan
Once in you have changed to the ./dimecoin directory, execute the command:
./dimecoin-cli stop
to stop the daemon. Now restart the daemon with the command:
./dimecoind -reindex
Once the Reindex process is complete, your blockchain database and chainstate will be rebuilt and restored, allowing the wallet to function properly without error.
The -reindex and -rescan commands utilize a fair amount of memory resources and disk space. It will take time to perform these tasks. It is important to let the wallet to fully complete these operations. Your balance will not reflect in your wallet until it re-syncs past the block which contains your transaction! If you are still having issues with your wallet, please do not hesitate to contact us in our Telegram Support Channel, or via email.
Wallet Recovery using SalvageWallet#
The salvagewallet function of the wallet is useful for the following scenarios:
launch issues from a corrupt database
damaged wallet
incorrect balance
Tip
Remember to ALWAYS backup your wallet before attempting any of the following operations. To learn how-to properly backup your wallet, check out this guide.
This tutorial will use Windows 10 as an example. These steps will be similar for the desktop wallet running on other operating systems.
Step 1: Locate the Shortcut#
First, find the shortcut to the Dimecoin application. If the shortcut is not on your desktop, place a copy there. Be sure the wallet is not running and is fully shut down. See above to learn how to make a shortcut of the application.
Step 2: Modify the target parameter#
Next, right-click the shortcut, click Properties, and then select the Shortcut tab. Then add -salvagewallet to the end of Target parameter, as illustrated below.
Now, click OK. The dialogue box will now close.
Next, double click the shortcut on your desktop. The wallet will now launch and re-index the blocks. This process will take a little bit of time, do not close the wallet while it is processing the blocks.
Note
Don’t forget to remove -salvagewallet tag from the shortcut once the wallet loads up. If you don’t, the next time you start the wallet it will go through the rescan process again.
Now, take a look at the Dimecoin data directory, type %APPDATA\Dimecoin in the search bar menu on the taskbar, you will see the wallet has been backed up to wallets\wallet.
Warning
Be careful not to remove or modify any files under this directory unless you know what you are doing!
Wallet Tips#
Venturing into using cryptocurrency wallets can be a daunting task for new users. Here are some tips, do’s, and don’ts for general use to help ease users’ concerns. Visit our glossary page if you are unfamiliar with any terms used below.
General Wallet Use#
Do |
Don’t |
|---|---|
Double-check address, type, and amount. |
Send coins without verification. |
Send a small transaction first. |
Send a large amount of coins at once. |
Use a QR code or copy/paste the address. |
Never manually type a receiving address. |
Close or lock your wallet when finished. |
Leave your wallet unlocked and open. |
Verify the download is from a trusted source. |
Trust a link to download a wallet. |
Use a trusted wallet for long-term storage. |
Use an exchange to store coins. |
Keep small amounts for use on mobile wallets. |
Store large amounts of coins on mobile wallets. |
Use strong passwords—alphanumeric phrases are best. |
Use weak passphrases. |
Make proper backups of your wallet, external to your device. |
Assume your wallet will backup automatically. |
Tip
Scams and impersonation attempts are common in the crypto industry. They are often used steal your private keys or identity. Don’t be a victim!
Managing Private Keys/Seed Phrases#
Do |
Don’t |
|---|---|
Store seed phrases and passwords offline. |
Store seed phrases or passwords online. |
Keep them private. Anyone with access can spend your coins! |
Share your seed phrases or passwords. |
Write them down and store in a safe place where they will not be lost!! |
Forget your seed phrases or passwords. |
Make multiple copies! |
Make one copy of your seed phrases or passwords. |
Store seed phrases or passwords in a weatherproof and fireproof storage container. |
Keep seed phrases or passwords on paper. |
Securing Internet and Devices#
Do |
Don’t |
|---|---|
Verify web addresses. Use a service like virustotal. |
Click unknown links. |
Use a secure network. |
Use public WIFI. |
Always utilize 2FA authentication. |
Ignore 2FA authentication. |
Keep devices up-to-date with the latest patches. |
Use old devices. |
Use a separate dedicated email address for all crypto-related activity. |
Use work/personal email. |