<p>Sure thing you can use it. After the import you should sync the blockchain, then you can see all transaction associated with your adress. Be sure that Port <code>8333</code> is forwarded to your machine. If you want to import your old wallet you have 2 choices:</p>

<ol>
<li>Import the Private Key</li>
<li>Import the wallet</li>
</ol>

<p><strong>Import the private key</strong><br>
Open bitcoin core and then open the console. In the console enter</p>

<pre><code>importprivkey [your private key]
</code></pre>

<p><strong>Import the wallet</strong><br>
Open the folder where Bitcoin Core is installed, then rename or delete <code>wallet.dat</code> and finally move your old <code>wallet.dat</code> into this directory.</p>

<p>You can also move your Bitcoins from your old wallet with Electrum which doesn't need to sync the blockchain</p>

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2018-09-01T17:55:58.227Z
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Emil Engler
<p>Yes, sure you can do that. Don't forget to rescan the blockchain after you import your wallet. </p>

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Thank you adam, will this require the lengthy syncing process when initially installing BITCOIN Core?
Peter Jenkins
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2018-08-01T18:45:12.077Z
No, you only need a rescan. Not a full reindex (which is what happens at initial sync). Both are lengthy processes, but rescanning is usually an order of magnitude faster at least.
Pieter Wuille
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Tailer
<p>Ive asked a variation on this question...so plz forgive me if this is a repetition.</p>

<p>I have some old bitcoin on a harddrive, Im not sure of the details, or amount.
I will be using Bitcoin Core as my wallet - Im in the process of installing and synching the wallet now.</p>

<p>The question :</p>

<p>Can I sync my wallet and THEN import my older wallet?
OR
Is there a different process altogether.</p>

<p>Thank you in advance for your assistance.</p>

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Using Bitcoin Core
Peter Jenkins
# Using Bitcoin Core

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-01-06)

Ive asked a variation on this question...so plz forgive me if this is a repetition.

I have some old bitcoin on a harddrive, Im not sure of the details, or amount.
I will be using Bitcoin Core as my wallet - Im in the process of installing and synching the wallet now.

The question :

Can I sync my wallet and THEN import my older wallet?
OR
Is there a different process altogether.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

**Tags:** bitcoin-core


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2018-09-01. Score: 1

Sure thing you can use it. After the import you should sync the blockchain, then you can see all transaction associated with your adress. Be sure that Port `8333` is forwarded to your machine. If you want to import your old wallet you have 2 choices:

1. Import the Private Key
2. Import the wallet

**Import the private key**  
Open bitcoin core and then open the console. In the console enter

```
importprivkey [your private key]

```

**Import the wallet**  
Open the folder where Bitcoin Core is installed, then rename or delete `wallet.dat` and finally move your old `wallet.dat` into this directory.

You can also move your Bitcoins from your old wallet with Electrum which doesn't need to sync the blockchain


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### Answer by username_2 on 2018-01-06. Score: 0

Yes, sure you can do that. Don't forget to rescan the blockchain after you import your wallet.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you adam, will this require the lengthy syncing process when initially installing BITCOIN Core?  
> **username_3**: No, you only need a rescan. Not a full reindex (which is what happens at initial sync). Both are lengthy processes, but rescanning is usually an order of magnitude faster at least.  

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