Getting Started
- Download Electrum from electrum.org for Windows, macOS, or Linux and verify the GPG signature.
- Run the installer and choose to create a new wallet — write down the 12-word seed phrase and store it securely offline.
- Set a strong password to encrypt your wallet file on disk for additional security.
- Receive your first Bitcoin by sharing your receiving address, and customize transaction fees based on urgency.
Key Features
- Lightweight client connects to remote Electrum servers so you never need to download the full 500GB+ Bitcoin blockchain.
- Multi-signature support create wallets requiring multiple keys to authorize transactions for enhanced security.
- Hardware wallet integration works seamlessly with Trezor, Ledger, and other popular hardware wallets.
- Custom fee control set exact transaction fees manually or use the built-in fee estimator based on network conditions.
- Cold storage support create air-gapped offline wallets for maximum security of large Bitcoin holdings.
- Proven track record trusted by the Bitcoin community since 2011 with consistent development and security audits.