| Do ✅ | Don't ❌ | |---|---| | Backup after every 100 transactions or new labels | Leave wallet.dat on cloud sync folders | | Store backups in 2+ physical locations | Email wallet.dat to yourself | | Encrypt wallet + encrypt backups separately | Forget your passphrase | | Test restore process annually | Use same wallet.dat across multiple running nodes | | Upgrade Bitcoin Core regularly | Delete old backups before testing |
In simple terms, wallet.dat is the database file that stores your . Bitcoin Core Wallet.dat
This guide covers what it is, where to find it, how to back it up, how to encrypt it, and how to recover from corruption. | Do ✅ | Don't ❌ | |---|---|