~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin/ Note: In Finder, click "Go" > "Go to Folder" and paste: ~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin
Because this file contains your private keys, anyone who has a copy can potentially steal your funds. 1. Backing Up Your Wallet Bitcoin Core Wallet.dat
. This single Berkeley DB database file is the heartbeat of your digital assets. It doesn't just store a balance; it contains the cryptographic private keys that prove you own your bitcoin. ~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin/ Note: In Finder
The file is located in your "Data Directory," which varies by operating system: %APPDATA%\Bitcoin ~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin/ ~/.bitcoin/ Bitcoin Stack Exchange How to Back Up & Restore Instructions Close Bitcoin Core completely, then copy wallet.dat to an encrypted USB or external drive. click "Go" >