Table of Contents
How to Import a Private Key
Importing a private key to a wallet gives you access to the wallet’s internal access allowing you to create transactions without limit. In this blog, we’ll guide you on how to import a private key to a blockchain wallet. If you don’t have a private key, head to our list of Bitcoin private keys on Allprivatekeys and choose a private key with balance. We have a list of Bitcoin private keys with balance on our private keys page. Our list of private keys is updated weekly as we recover Bitcoin private keys. If you can’t find a private key with balance, come back later after some days or contact our support.
Bitcoin private keys with balance
Here is how to get a Bitcoin private key with balance from the allprivatekeys database. All listed keys are from lost and found wallets that are publicly available or the ones the owners have provided for recovery. If you are interested in getting a lost Bitcoin private key, check our list. You can buy for a small percentage of the total funds held by the private key. After that, let’s continue with the guide on how to import a private key.
Here is a guide on how to choose a private key from allprivatekeys database. After choosing one, here’s how to import a private key to a wallet of your choice. In this guide, we will import a Bitcoin private key with balance to blockchain wallet. The web version of blockchain wallet allows one to import a private key. The mobile app does not have that feature, so to import a private key, go to Chrome browser and login to your blockchain wallet.
Summary - How to import a Private key
Here is a detailed step by step procedure on how to import a private key. All the steps listed here are included on the video above.
For this guide, we will use a blockchain.com browser-only wallet as it is the easiest. You can use any wallet as long as it supports key imports. Most non-custodial wallets give you access to importing private keys. Blockchain.com browser wallet only provides the option to import the key. If you have the app wallet, you can just log in to a browser as the method doesn’t work on the app.
How to import a private key - Steps
- log into your blockchain.com account
- click SETTINGS
- click Addresses
- click + Import Bitcoin Address
- click Import Address button
- paste your private key
- click Import
- select transfer to your wallet
Summary
Enter your private key in the key field. The label is optional . Finally select any of your wallets in the transfer funds dropdown. This is where the funds will be transferred to. By default the app will transfer all the funds in the private key address to the wallet you choose. You can the wait for blockchain confirmations for your funds to be fully visible to your main wallet. That's it, now you know how to import Bitcoin private Key
Crypto Price Converter
Its always advisable to exchange your crypto to a less volatile coin like USDT if you are aiming to keep your crypto for some time. Use exchanges that have a good reputation like Simpleswap, Allcryptoswaps, Binance, etc. Make sure you store your crypto in a wallet that you have private keys for. This means you can create new transactions as you want without limit. Check our list of Best Bitcoin Wallets to keep your Crypto.
