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How do I transfer digital assets from a paper wallet/private key?

Jaxx enables you to transfer digital assets from a paper wallet or even a standard address through the Private Key, to your current Jaxx Wallet. This will empty the paper wallet address and add its balance to your Jaxx wallet through a standard digital assets transfer transaction (that also requires the miner fees to be paid).

There are two ways to transfer a paper wallet's digital assets.

QR code scan (mobile and tablet versions only)

  1. Select the Menu at the top right of the main Jaxx screen.
  2. Select Tools
  3. Select Transfer Paper Wallet
    Paper_Wallet2.PNG
  4. Read the message on the first screen and then tap/click on I UNDERSTAND
  5. Scan the QR code of the paper wallet's PRIVATE KEY by selecting the camera icon next to the input field.
    Paper_Wallet4.jpg
  6. After you scan the Private Key, select Next from the bottom right corner.
  7. A confirmation screen will tell you what the balance is for the wallet you are trying to swipe and will ask for your confirmation.
    Paper_Wallet3.PNG
  8. If everything looks correct, select TRANSFER TO JAXX to complete the process.

Manual entry

If you are using a Jaxx browser extension or the desktop version, you will need to enter the wallet's private key manually. To do so:

  1. Select the Menu at the top right of the main Jaxx screen.
  2. Select Tools
  3. Select Transfer Paper Wallet
    Paper_Wallet2.PNG
  4. Read the message on the first screen and then tap/click on I UNDERSTAND
  5. Type in or paste the wallet's private key and select Next.
  6. A confirmation screen will tell you what the balance is for the wallet you are trying to swipe and will ask for your confirmation, ex.:
    Paper_Wallet3.PNG
  7. If everything looks correct, select TRANSFER TO JAXX to complete the process.

 

Notes:

- Currencies that can be swiped in Jaxx at the moment:

  • Bitcoin (BTC)
  • Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
  • Ethereum (ETH)
  • Ethereum Classic (ETC)
  • ZCash (ZEC)
  • DASH
  • Litecoin (LTC)
  • Dogecoin (DOGE)

- To ensure full functionality please be sure to have the latest version of Jaxx installed. You can get the latest version of Jaxx by going to: https://jaxx.io/downloads.html

- Also, encrypted Paper Wallets are not supported by Jaxx at the moment but our developers are looking into integrating those too

 

Disclaimer: Please make sure you do not share your private keys with anyone, including Jaxx User Success team, as if someone gains access to them, they will also be able to manage your digital assets. 

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