Backing up ZelCore Full Node

This guide explains the process to back up ZelCore Full Node for ZelCash asset

Notes

ZelCore encrypts the wallet.dat file using your ZelCore username + password. Always securely back up your login credentials on pen and paper and store properly.

Backup Private Keys

Launch ZelCore, select ZelCash then Full Node to launch full node wallet

From ZelCash full node, select the Tools button

Select Wallet Management button

Select the Click to choose path field. This opens a file dialog window for you to select your directory and private key dump file name

Select the Export button after selecting a file path and name

The private key dump file is stored in plaintext. Store securely.

Backup Wallet Files

Windows: C:\Users\YOURUSERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Zelcash\ MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/zelcash Linux: ~/.zelcash/

Copy all wallet files to your secure backup location

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