The BitBoxApp allows you to export your account names and transaction labels (referred to as 'notes' in the export/import feature) into a standardized format, and import them from compatible sources. This functionality uses the BIP-329 standard, enabling data portability between different wallet applications and serving as a backup for your metadata. This guide details the BIP-329 standard and provides the specific steps for exporting and importing these notes in the BitBoxApp.
What is BIP-329?
BIP-329 is a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal that defines a standard format for exporting and importing wallet labels (including account names and transaction notes). Its main goals are:
- Interoperability: Allows users to transfer their labels between different wallet applications that support the standard.
- Backup: Provides a way to back up this important organizational metadata associated with your wallet.
Exporting Notes from BitBoxApp
To export your current account names and transaction notes from the BitBoxApp into a BIP-329 compatible file, follow these steps:
- Connect and unlock your BitBox02 hardware wallet. (You can skip this step if you have the 'Remember wallet' option enabled for your accounts).
- In the BitBoxApp, click on Settings and ensure you are on the General settings page (this is usually the default page within Settings).
- Scroll down the General page.
- Click the button labeled "Export notes".
- A file saving dialog from your operating system will open. Choose a desired destination path and file name, then click Save.
- The exported file contains the necessary information to restore your account names and transaction notes. Save this file securely or transfer it to another device.
Important Privacy Note: While the exported file does not contain security-relevant information like private keys, it does contain sensitive information regarding your privacy. It includes your account structure, entire transaction history visible in the app, and your transaction notes. Do not share this file publicly. Keep it stored securely, as anyone with access to this file can view this information.
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Importing Notes into BitBoxApp
To import account names and transaction notes from a previously exported BIP-329 file, follow these steps:
- Connect and unlock your BitBox02 hardware wallet. (You can skip this step if you have the 'Remember wallet' option enabled).
- In the BitBoxApp, click on Settings and ensure you are on the General settings page.
- Scroll down the General page.
- Click the button labeled "Import notes".
- A file opening dialog from your operating system will appear. Navigate to and select the previously saved file containing the notes you wish to import, then click Open.
- Your transaction notes and account names from the file are now restored and visible within the BitBoxApp.
Further Information
The BIP-329 standard provides a robust framework for label management across the ecosystem. For a deeper dive into the technical specifications and the benefits of this standard, please read our detailed blog post: Import and export wallet labels with BIP-329
Using the BIP-329 "Export notes" and "Import notes" functions in the BitBoxApp is essential for backing up your wallet's organizational metadata (account names and transaction notes). It also provides the flexibility to migrate this data if you use multiple BIP-329 compatible wallets. Consider exporting your notes periodically as part of your regular backup strategy.