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now we are on 12.1 - same setup only Dash Folder (library - user - Application Support - ...)  changed to Dashcore

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MAC / Cold Storage Guide
(Mac 10.1012.3)

We have our Dash Wallet installed, encrypted and working.
As of
'Mac Wallet Setup Guide'
https://darkcointalk.org/threads/mac-wallet-download-installation-guide.3850/dashpay.atlassian.net/wiki/x/m4Ac

To secure our funds I suggest “cold storage” (moving the wallet.dat file off the computer onto several USB Sticks)

1. Starting Point

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2.
- Quit Wallet (always!! before you do anything inside the Dash Dashcore Folder!!)
- Create New Desktop Folder (I use dates in the Naming)
- Move Wallet.dat file into new folder

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3.
Encrypt (Backup Folder again /as double paranoid)

- Start “System Utility” App (located in Applications –Utilities

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4.
Disk Utility Open
- File – New – Disk Image from Folder

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5. 
Select Folder (Cold Storage Folder we created earlier with the wallet.dat file)

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6. 
Chose Setting
- Image Format: read/write
- Encryption: 245-bit

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Chose Password
- Password: The longer the better (do NOT loose it!!)
- DESELECT: “remember password in keychain”
(As if this is selected, anybody using this file on your computer will have a very easy task to decrypt, as the password will be saved in the keychain, so DESELECT!!)
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7.
Chose Password
- Password: The longer the better (do NOT loose it!!)

choose 

save

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8.
Move to "cold"
- (12.) DRK Dash .dmg Folder off Computer onto several USB Sticks
- These USB Sticks Should be stored in Several Locations
(I am using 5 USB Sticks, 3 in my House, 1 in a Waterproofed box, 1 Outside my house)
- After several Backups (of DRK.dmg) erase (21.) original Folder as not needed and uncrypted

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And Done.
“Cold Storage” means that your wallet.dat file (which holds your coins) will be off the computer
And
Off the Internet connection.


Remember:
This is my personal (Double Paranoid way), you can do this easier without an extra level of encryption, but safety first !

9. Suggestion:
I am using KeePass KeePassX for all my Passwords:
http://keepasskeepassx.infoorg/
(This is an Open Source Software, created by Dominic Reichel, I am in touch with him personal due to freynder MN KeePass integration)
- With KeePass you can create Long (terrible complicated Passwords, save them in the App, and copy /paste into any app needed)
- In case your keystrokes will be recorded (Malware) the attacker will only see a copy/paste command
- Use Keepass database on several devices