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Import an extended private password in Micelio
As an electrum HD user, it is likely that you have found situations in which you need to generate or recover your private keys. In some cases, you may want to use an extended private key instead of the standard derived private key. This is particularly useful when working with certain types of cryptocurrencies or when you need more control over your private keys.
In this article, we will guide it through the importation process of a private key extended in mycelium.
What is an extended private key?
An extended private key is a type of private key that contains multiple layers of encryption. It is designed to be safer and more flexible than traditional derived private keys. An extended private key can be used as a master key and a key to children, which facilitates the management of its cryptocurrency funds.
Step 1: Generate an extended private key on HD electrum
To generate a private key extended from its wallet electrum HD, you must follow these steps:
- Open HD Electrum on your computer.
- Go to the “Archive” menu and select “wallet information”.
- Click the “Private keys” tab.
- Click the “Edit Private Key” button next to the private key you want to edit.
- In the “Extended Private Key” field, enter the following format:
m/2 '/0
* M: The main address without encrypting its wallet electrum HD.
* 2 ': The number of main keys (1 for standard, 2 for extended).
*/: The child's directions separated by bars. In this case, we have established it in/, which means that the extended private key is the root of an empty chain.
Example:M/2 ‘/0
- Click "Apply" and then click "Accept".
Step 2: Amount the private password extended in mycelium
To import the extended private password in Milelio, follow these steps:
- Go to the [Mycelium website] ( and log in with the credentials of your account.
- Click "Wallet" in the upper navigation menu.
- Select "Add new wallet."
- Choose "HD electrum" from the compatible wallets list.
- Follow the indications to import your private key HD.
- In the "private key" field, enter the extended private keym/2 ‘/0` which we generate previously.
Tips and precautions
- Make sure you have exported your original private key from your HD electrum wallet too.
- Note that importing an extended private key in Mycelium may require additional steps or configurations to guarantee adequate operation.
- Note that the use of an extended private key can provide more flexibility, but also means that it is administering multiple layers of encryption.
Following these steps, you should successfully import your extended private key from HD electrum to Mycelium. If you find any problem or have more questions, do not hesitate to ask!