How to Configure Monero GUI Wallet

How to Install Monero GUI Wallet

Access the official website

Visit the official Monero website.
Download the wallet
- Click on "Downloads."
- Select "Monero GUI Wallet."
- Choose your operating system and download the corresponding file.
Install the wallet
- Extract the downloaded file.
- Open the monero-wallet-gui file.
Set up the wallet
- Select the options: "Desktop entry / Yes / Continue / Advanced mode / Create a new wallet."
- Fill in the details:
  - Wallet name: Enter your wallet's name.
  - Wallet location: Choose the location where the files will be stored.
- Click "Next."
Save recovery information
- Copy the recovery information and store it securely.
- Click "Next."
Set your password
- Create a strong password and click "Next."
Connect to a remote node
- Select "Connect to a remote node" and click "Next."
- Click "Create wallet," enter your wallet password, and click "OK."
Sync the wallet
- Go to "Settings."
- Click on "Node," then "Add remote node."
- Search for remote nodes on Google or use ditatompel.com/remote-nodes.
- Copy the host and port of the chosen node and paste them into the wallet settings.
- Check the option "Mark as trusted daemon" and click "OK."
- Wait for synchronization to complete.
Check wallet files
- After synchronization, the files will be in the directory set during installation.
- Locate two files:
  - One with the suffix .viewonly.
  - Another with the suffix .viewonly.keys.

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