How to Import Private Key into Bitcoin Core Wallet

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Bitcoin Core is the original Bitcoin client and provides a secure way to manage your cryptocurrency. Importing a private key into your Bitcoin Core wallet allows you to access funds associated with that key. This process is essential if you have existing Bitcoin addresses with private keys that you want to manage within Bitcoin Core.

To import a private key, first open your Bitcoin Core wallet and unlock it if encrypted. Then, navigate to the console window through the Help menu. Use the importprivkey command followed by your private key. You can add a label and rescan options. The rescan will search the blockchain for transactions related to the key, which may take time.

Ensure you keep your private keys secure and never share them. Importing a private key into Bitcoin Core wallet gives you full control over your Bitcoin funds associated with that key.