xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A while back I used ripple-client-desktop to store my XRP. I saved a long alphanumeric string as a backup. I tried to install ripple-client-desktop on my new computer but I wasn't able to do so with the same method I had used to install it previously: Is the string I backed up my private key? How can I retrieve my XRP with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelKatz Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Does the string start with an s and is about 29 characters long? If so, that's your seed (or secret) and your XRP is safe. Just about every Ripple wallet provides a way to use the seed/secret. Just follow the normal setup process until it offers to let you specify a seed/secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) The string I have is much longer than 29 characters. Could it have been encrypted by ripple-client-desktop? When I had ripple-client-desktop installed previously, I tested it to be sure I could restore my account with what I had backed up. Could you recommend one or more Ripple wallets to try restoring from my backup? Are there any that don't require KYC? Edited April 3, 2017 by xrpchatrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketdictionary Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 I use the desktop client a lot with multiple accounts. Note that the Ripple secret key that starts with an "s" is all you need to access and control your account. The ripple desktop client encrypts this secret key in a text file with a password of your choice. This keeps the secret key stored in the text file safe from prying eyes. To access your account you need either: 1) Ripple secret key or 2) The encrypted text file you created and the password you created for your account. Hope this helps PunishmentOfLuxury and tomb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) I absolutely have the encrypted text file and password. How can I use them to gain control of my XRP since I can't seem to reinstall ripple-client-desktop? By "desktop client" do you mean ripple-client-desktop? Edited April 3, 2017 by xrpchatrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketdictionary Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Yes I mean the ripple-desktop-client. Go here: https://www.xrpchat.com/links/ Under Desktop Wallets, grab the XRP Chat Wallet. Download and unzip. Direct to your file and use your PW. BTW, it's recommend always to keep your secret key in a very safe place for future reference. xrpchatrocks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 It works! Thank you! Should I be concerned about that download disappearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikb Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Glad that it worked. I don't know if that download will disappear in the future, but it's safer to assume that it will and plan for that eventuality: so, back up your secret key! Remember that it is case-sensitive! I recommend storing at least two copies - one copy at home and a second copy off-site (perhaps in a safe-deposit box in a bank vault or a similar arrangement). pocketdictionary, enrique11, Chan_Maddanna and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 So I believe what I have backed up currently is an encrypted form of the secret key. Can I decrypt it without ripple-client-desktop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanaas Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, xrpchatrocks said: So I believe what I have backed up currently is an encrypted form of the secret key. Can I decrypt it without ripple-client-desktop? your public key should start an "r" and your public key should start with an "s" .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketdictionary Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, xrpchatrocks said: So I believe what I have backed up currently is an encrypted form of the secret key. Can I decrypt it without ripple-client-desktop? Press show in the desktop client settings and you can see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 Can I decrypt it without the desktop client? I'd rather store the encrypted key and my concern is that the desktop client won't be available eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 1 hour ago, xrpchatrocks said: Can I decrypt it without the desktop client? I'd rather store the encrypted key and my concern is that the desktop client won't be available eventually. Save the secret key un-encrypted in a secure place. You can use it anywhere- or if you need long term storage print off a cold wallet and save that in a secure place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrpchatrocks Posted April 3, 2017 Author Share Posted April 3, 2017 (edited) OK, it sounds like the secret key can't be decrypted without the desktop client. Edited April 3, 2017 by xrpchatrocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketdictionary Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 hours ago, xrpchatrocks said: OK, it sounds like the secret key can't be decrypted without the desktop client. Store the the app with the text file or just encrypt your secret key yourself. Truecrypt is very good software for this but there are many ways to encrypt data with your control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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