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Complete technical documentation for ETC Wallet desktop applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Version: v3.7.2

Overview

ETC Wallet is a secure, open-source wallet for Ethereum Classic. This documentation covers installation and usage on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktop platforms.

1

Download

Get the installer for your operating system

2

Install

Follow the installation wizard for your platform

3

Secure

Create your wallet and protect your recovery phrase

Installation

Windows

System Requirements: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)

Installation Steps
  1. Download ETC-Wallet-Setup-3.7.2.exe
  2. Double-click to launch the installer
  3. Accept license and choose installation folder
  4. Click Install and wait for completion
  5. Launch from Start Menu
Note: Windows SmartScreen may show a warning. Click "More info" then "Run anyway" to proceed.

macOS

System Requirements: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later

Installation Steps
  1. Download ETC-Wallet-3.7.2.dmg
  2. Open the DMG file
  3. Drag ETC Wallet icon to Applications folder
  4. Open Applications folder
  5. Right-click app and select "Open"
Gatekeeper: First launch requires right-click and "Open" to bypass security restrictions.

Linux

System Requirements: Ubuntu 20.04+ / Fedora 34+ / Debian 11+ (64-bit)

AppImage (Recommended) 
chmod +x ETC-Wallet-3.7.2.AppImage
./ETC-Wallet-3.7.2.AppImage
Debian/Ubuntu 
sudo dpkg -i etc-wallet_3.7.2_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f
Fedora/RHEL 
sudo rpm -i etc-wallet-3.7.2.x86_64.rpm

Getting Started

Create New Wallet

Generate a new secure wallet:

  1. Launch ETC Wallet application
  2. Click "Create New Wallet"
  3. Enter a strong password (minimum 8 characters)
  4. Write down your 12-word recovery phrase
  5. Verify the phrase by entering words in order
  6. Your wallet is ready to use

Sending ETC

Send Ethereum Classic to another address:

  1. Click "Send" in the main menu
  2. Enter recipient's ETC address
  3. Specify amount in ETC
  4. Review gas price and total fee
  5. Click "Send" and confirm with password
  6. Transaction will be broadcast to network

Receiving ETC

Receive payments to your wallet:

  1. Click "Receive" in the main menu
  2. Your address will be displayed as QR code and text
  3. Share address with sender
  4. Transaction will appear in history once confirmed

Security

Critical: Never share your recovery phrase or private keys with anyone. Store them securely offline.

Encryption

ETC Wallet uses industry-standard security:

  • AES-256 Encryption: Private keys encrypted with AES-256-CBC
  • PBKDF2: Password-based key derivation with 100,000 iterations
  • Secure Storage: Encrypted data in OS-specific secure directories
  • Memory Protection: Sensitive data cleared after use

Best Practices

  • Use strong, unique password with mixed case and symbols
  • Enable auto-lock feature to protect idle sessions
  • Verify addresses before sending transactions
  • Keep software updated to latest version
  • Download only from official sources
  • Consider hardware wallet for large amounts

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Wallet won't sync

If wallet is not syncing with network:

  • Check internet connection
  • Verify RPC endpoint is accessible
  • Try switching RPC provider in settings
  • Restart the application

Transaction stuck pending

If transaction remains pending:

  • Check if gas price was too low
  • Wait for network congestion to clear
  • Use blockchain explorer to verify status
  • Check transaction details

Application crashes

If application crashes on startup:

  • Check system requirements are met
  • Try running as administrator
  • Clear application cache
  • Reinstall the application
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