IMPORTANT: Instructions for Upgrading to Syscoin 3 / Syscoin 3.0.1 Release

These instructions are mandatory for all users migrating an existing Syscoin wallet from Syscoin 2.x to 3.x. If you have already upgraded from 2.x these steps are still required and can be executed using Syscoin QT 2.x or Syscoin QT 3.0.0.

Syscoin 3.0.1 adds HD key support to Syscoin.

Download Syscoin 3.0.1: Windows | Mac |Code (zip)

For users who are importing wallets/funds from Syscoin 2.x OR have already imported funds into Syscoin 3.0.0:

1. Open your existing wallet using Syscoin-QT 2.1.6 or Syscoin-QT 3.0.0 and unlock.
2. Open “Tools > Debug Console” and run the “dumpwallet” command passing the full path to where the wallet should be dumped (Saved).
3. Open Wallet Configuration file Tools-Options and remove the line “salvagewallet=1” leave addnodes if present.

4. Close Syscoin-QT 2.1.6/Syscoin-QT 3.0.0

5. Rename your existing 3.0.0 wallet.dat to oldWallet.dat. This can be found here.

Windows: C:\Users\[USERNAME]\AppData\Roaming\SyscoinCore
Mac: /Users/[USERNAME]/Library/Application Support/SyscoinCore

6. Open Syscoin-QT 3.01

7. Import your wallet into Syscoin 3.0.1 using the “Tools > Debug Console” menu option. This time run the “importwallet” command passing the same path used in step #2.

8. Backup your new wallet.dat file!

For users who did NOT import wallets:

1. Backup your wallet.dat file (non-HD)
2. Run Syscoin 3.0.1
3. Backup your wallet.dat file again (HD)

If your wallet closes unexpectedly when trying to unlock please visit our #help channel on Slack for further assistance.

Having trouble and need help? Join us on our dedicated #help channel on the Syscoin Slack; click here for instructions on how to get an invite.