Questions tagged [backup]

all questions regarding backing up and restoring keys

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how often should the wallet be backed up?

Is it enough to backup the wallet when it is created or should they be backed up every so often. I am guessing it should be enough to back up once for every account but do not know much about cryptocurrency and this technology and wanted to be sure.
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If I backup my ethereum wallet, and then add to it, will the backed up copy have the funds in it?

So if I follow this guide, How to backup mist wallets? and backup my mist wallet, do I need to back it up again? Or will the backup contain all future funds?
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How to backup multiple accounts?

I have three accounts in Ethereum-Wallet. When I go to Accounts -> Backup -> Accounts, it takes me to a folder that has 2 files. One file starts with UTC-- and ends with one of my account addresses. The other file is merely the address of the same…
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