Bitcoin balance search via command line: step-by-step guide
When it comes to managing your cryptocurrency assets, including Bitcoin, finding your wallet balance from the command line can be a daunting task. In this article, we will walk you through the process of determining your Bitcoin balance using the bitcoin-cli' command and other relevant tools.
Why usebitcoin-cli’?
Before diving into the steps below, let’s briefly review why bitcoin-cli' is useful for managing Bitcoin:
- Wallet Management
:Bitcoin-cli
allows you to create, manage and interact with your Bitcoin wallet.
- Transaction Tracking: You can usebitcoin-cli
to track transactions related to your bitcoin account.
Step 1: Installbitcoin-cli’
Before you can start using bitcoin-cli, you need to install it on your Linux system. If you are new to Linux, installing bitcoin-cli is easy:
- On Ubuntu-based systems (e.g. Debian):
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install bitcoin-cli
- On Red Hat-based systems (eg RHEL, CentOS):
sudo yum install bitcoin-cli
Step 2: Find your Bitcoin balance using bitcoin-cli'
To find out your Bitcoin balance using the command line, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal on your Linux system.
- Run the following command to list all Bitcoin addresses associated with your account:
bitcoin-cli getaddresslist --addresses
- A list of Bitcoin addresses linked to your wallet will be displayed.
Step 3: Get Your Balance
To find out the current balance, use the getbalancecommand:
- Run the following command to check your balance:
bitcoin-cli getbalance --from=latest --address=
Replace with the Bitcoin address associated with your account.
Step 4: Check balance at specific address
To check the balance at a specific address, replacelatestwithcurrentandwith the desired address:
bitcoin - cli getbalance --from=current --address=
That's it! You can now find out your Bitcoin balance using the command line by following these simple steps.
Alternative Methods
If you prefer not to use bitcoin-cli’, there are other tools that offer similar functionality. Some popular alternatives include:
- Bitcoin Core: A stand-alone Bitcoin client that allows you to manage your wallet and track transactions.
- Elecrum: A popular and user-friendly Bitcoin wallet that also offers transaction tracking capabilities.
- BTCPay: A cryptocurrency payment processing platform that includes Bitcoin balance management features.
While these alternatives may offer more features or require more complex training, they can provide additional functionality and convenience in managing your Bitcoin assets.
