Questions tagged [user-guide]

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How can I use Monero without syncing the blockchain?

Suppose I have a computer that doesn't have a lot of storage space, or suppose I don't want to wait a while for the blockchain to be synced with my computer. What can I do to use Monero faster without downloading the entire blockchain to my…
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How do I, as a recipient, verify that my transaction actually arrived?

I received some XMR from a service / exchange / friend. How do I verify that my transaction actually arrived?
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Tippero usage instructions

Is there a Tippero user guide? Where can I find a list of Tippero commands? Specifically, how can I: Give a Monero tip to one person on Reddit? Give a Monero tip to everyone currently active on the #Monero IRC channel? Check my Monero Tippero…
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How do I, as a sender, verify that my transaction actually arrived?

I sent some XMR to a service / exchange / friend. How do I verify that my transaction actually arrived?
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How do I set Google Chrome new tab page to Monero Stackexchange URL?

I've been researching the chrome settings but have not been successful in my quest. I have found how to set the URL for the home button, but does anyone know how to change the "default new tab" opening to monero.stackexchange.com URL? Thanks in…
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What are the shortcuts available in the official GUI?

What are the shortcuts that I can use in the official GUI ?
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Backward compatibility and updates

The current plan is for bi-annual updates (hard forks) "for the forseeable future". What is the policy or plan for: Backward compatibility for existing daemons and wallet versions? For how long will previous versions be supported after a new…
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What is a good way to go about translating Monero software to other languages?

Say I wanted to translate the Monero GUI to my language is there a good process for doing that?
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Monero 11.0 worked now I can't get 12.0 to load it crashes

I'm a Windows 10 user. I had a working GUI in 11.0 (it took forever to get it working but yes it worked) and now I don't in 12.0. I've sent money after the fork using 11.0 (ignorant to the fork) and not only can I not get that back but I can't get…
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Monero Forking Guide

I have been recommended to use the CryptoNote Forking guide (https://cryptonotestarter.org/inner.html) as a basis for Forking Monero. However, there are a number of differences. For example, the following instructions refer to variables and…
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