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The user interface of the CloakCoin Wallet Client is similar to the Bitcoin core user interface. Bellow you will find explanations and information on how to get started. | The user interface of the CloakCoin Wallet Client is similar to the Bitcoin core user interface. Bellow you will find explanations and information on how to get started. | ||
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The first step to start using CloakCoin is to [http://www.cloakwiki.org/index.php/Install_the_Cloakcoin_Client Install the CloakCoin Client]. | The first step to start using CloakCoin is to [http://www.cloakwiki.org/index.php/Install_the_Cloakcoin_Client Install the CloakCoin Client]. | ||
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CloakCoin Wallet waiting for network connection, it takes a few minutes. | CloakCoin Wallet waiting for network connection, it takes a few minutes. | ||
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Cloakcoin Wallet connected and full synced with the network. | Cloakcoin Wallet connected and full synced with the network. | ||
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At this point, it is recommended to '''encrypt your wallet before making any CloakCoin transactions!''' Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function. | At this point, it is recommended to '''encrypt your wallet before making any CloakCoin transactions!''' Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function. | ||
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'''Do not loose the passphrase! If you forget your passphrase your funds will be lost.''' | '''Do not loose the passphrase! If you forget your passphrase your funds will be lost.''' | ||
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Revision as of 11:49, 6 December 2017
The user interface of the CloakCoin Wallet Client is similar to the Bitcoin core user interface. Bellow you will find explanations and information on how to get started.
The first step to start using CloakCoin is to Install the CloakCoin Client.
Initialization
The Cloakcoin window will open and connections will start up in minutes. On the first load the wallet will ask if you want to download the blockchain file. It is advisable to answer yes, as this considerably reduces the time necessary to download all the blocks.
After the welcome screen, the wallet will start looking for conections, it takes a few minutes depending on the quality of your network. After establishing a connection with the Cloak network the wallet will start to sync by downloading the missing blocks.
CloakCoin Wallet waiting for network connection, it takes a few minutes.
Cloakcoin Wallet connected and full synced with the network.
At this point, it is recommended to encrypt your wallet before making any CloakCoin transactions! Encrypting later may leave earlier addresses vulnerable to theft in the case that the system is compromised. This can be done from the Settings menu using the Encrypt Wallet function.
Do not loose the passphrase! If you forget your passphrase your funds will be lost.
Your wallet will automatically generate your first CloakCoin address. You can create as many addresses as you like.
Getting your First Coins
You can get your first Cloakcoins from cryptocurrency trading exchanges.
