Achievement 2- Basic steemit security

in hive-172186 •  3 years ago 

Hello Steemians and greeters
I am very happy for being part of this community and I have. Completed my achievement1 I will be doing achievement2 which is all about basics STEEM security
Here I will be explaining how to keep keys safe for security purpose.

We are going to carefully looked at the following sensitive security questions.

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Question 1

Have you retrieved all your keys on steemit?

Yes, all my keys are save both in my mailbox and I have also written it down on my book for reference purpose because it is among the steemit rules that you should alway keep your keys safe.

Question 2

Do you know each of these keys functions and restrictions

Yes, I do

Explaination below

  • Master key
    This key is a key that is you use in retrieval of other keys, I know about this key when I open steemit you will have to save it because if other keys miss with the master key you will retrieved others.

  • Posting Key
    We make use of this type of key to login when we want to perform activity such as when we are voting, resteeming. And editing even for commenting.

  • Active key
    We make used of private Active keys when we want to transfer funds like steem,sbd on the Steemit platform we can also use it when we want to do powering up.

  • Owner Key
    The owner Key is been use when we want to make changes in others key to prevent it from being hack by scammers.a very essential key that should be kept safe

  • Memo key
    This key is been used when you want to transfer funds from your account to another account on the platform

Question 3

How do you plan to keep your master password

The master password is a very essential password that must be kept very safe because if it can be access by another person then your account is at the risk of being hack.
I plan keep the key in my email and write it also down in a book for reference purpose

QUESTION 4

Do I know how to transfer my steem token to another steem user account?

I do know how steem is being transferred and I will share steps below

  • Step 1- Go to wallet
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  • Step 2
    Click on the arrow that is close to the steem figure

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  • Step 3
    Click on the transfer

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  • Step 4
    Insert the person username an amount that you want to transfer
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  • STEP 5
    Enter the required key which is private key and steem will be transferred

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QUESTION 5

Do I know how to power up my steem?

Yes, I know how steem is being power up. Using the following steps:

  • Step1- I will first go to wallet then steem
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  • Step2-
    click on dropdown and select the powerup

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  • Step 3
    I had to put amount of steem I will be converted to steem power

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  • Step 4
    Enter the required key which is private key and steem will be transferred

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Thanks to everyone

Thank you @cryptokannon

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Hi, @ekanem,

Your post has been supported by @juichi from the Steem Greeter Team.

This achievement is very important in our Steemit journey. You needed to understand clearly the different important keys and their functions in the Steemit wallet. Be sure to store your keys safely. For the latest updates and important announcements, don't forget to follow @steemitblog and visit the Steemit Crypto Academy for you to learn about cryptocurrency.

You have been verified for this task and you may now proceed to Achievement 3: Content Etiquette at your convenience. Please refer to the guide on the Newcomers Achievement Program on the Notice Board pinned post.

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