Using Ginger
Start with a backed-up wallet and let synchronization finish before relying on its balance. Receiving, ordinary sending and CoinJoin are separate actions.
Make an ordinary payment
Section titled “Make an ordinary payment”- Receive bitcoin: create a fresh address, label it and check the incoming transaction.
- Send bitcoin: enter the destination and amount, then review the recipient amount, change and fee before confirming.
- Check the wallet’s history after sending. If the result is uncertain, establish what happened before paying again.
Choose an optional feature
Section titled “Choose an optional feature”| What you want to do | Guide |
|---|---|
| Reduce links between transaction inputs and outputs | Use CoinJoin |
| Keep signing keys on a separate device | Use a hardware wallet |
| Understand wallet network connections | Tor and synchronization |
| Compare purchase offers | Buy bitcoin |
| Exchange bitcoin through a provider | Sell bitcoin |
When you need more detail
Section titled “When you need more detail”Advanced references cover coin control and pending transactions, fees and change, and PayJoin and message signing. They are optional follow-up to the ordinary payment steps.