Warning: Do not download Electrum from a source other than electrum.org. Verify GPG signatures.

Latest release: Electrum-4.5.8

Release notes - Previous releases
Our executables are reproducible, and are signed independently by several builders.
The current executables have been signed by ThomasV, SomberNight, Emzy.

Sources and Binaries

Python (3.8 and higher) Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz Signatures
Linux Appimage Signatures
Windows (8.1 and higher) Standalone Executable Signatures
Windows Installer Signatures
Portable version (security advice) Signatures
macOS (10.13 and higher) Executable for macOS Signatures
Android (6.0 and higher)
(available on Google Play)
(available on F-Droid)
 		arm 64-bit (arm64-v8a, recommended) Signatures
arm 32-bit (armeabi-v7a) Signatures
x86_64 Signatures

Installation from Python sources

Linux Install dependencies: sudo apt-get install python3-pyqt5 libsecp256k1-dev python3-cryptography
Download package: wget https://download.electrum.org/4.5.8/Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz
Verify signatures: wget https://download.electrum.org/4.5.8/Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz.asc
gpg --verify Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz.asc
Run without installing: tar -xvf Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz
python3 Electrum-4.5.8/run_electrum
Install with PIP: sudo apt-get install python3-setuptools python3-pip
python3 -m pip install --user Electrum-4.5.8.tar.gz

How to verify GPG signatures

GPG signatures are a proof that distributed files have been signed by the owner of the signing key. For example, if this website was compromised and the original Electrum files had been replaced, signature verification would fail, because the attacker would not be able to create valid signatures. (Note that an attacker would be able to create valid hashes, this is why we do not publish hashes of our binaries here, it does not bring any security).

In order to be able to verify GPG signatures, you need to import the public key of the signer. Electrum binaries are signed with ThomasV's public key. On Linux, you can import that key using the following command: gpg --import ThomasV.asc. When you import a key, you should check its fingerprint using independent sources, such as here, or use the Web of Trust.

Notes for Windows users

Electrum binaries are often flagged by various anti-virus software. There is nothing we can do about it, so please stop reporting that to us. Anti-virus software uses heuristics in order to determine if a program is malware, and that often results in false positives. If you trust the developers of the project, you can verify the GPG signature of Electrum binaries, and safely ignore any anti-virus warnings. If you do not trust the developers of the project, you should build the binaries yourself, or run the software from source. Finally, if you are really concerned about malware, you should not use an operating system that relies on anti-virus software.

Old versions of Windows might need to install the KB2999226 Windows update.

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Electrum Technologies GmbH built the Electrum Wallet app as an Open Source app. This SERVICE is provided by Electrum Technologies GmbH at no cost and is intended for use as is. This page is used to inform website visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information if anyone decided to use our Service. If you choose to use our Service, then you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy. The Personal Information that we collect is used for providing and improving the Service. We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. The terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, which is accessible at Electrum Wallet unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy.

Information Collection and Use

For a better experience, while using our Service, we may require you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information. The information that we request is will be retained by us and used as described in this privacy policy. The app does use third party services that may collect information used to identify you.

Log Data

In a case of a crash in the app, we offer to the user the option to upload a crash log (Python traceback) to Github, where it will be public. The crash log does not contain any private keys nor private user information. However, the crash log may contain IP addresses, timestamps, device name and OS version. The crash log is viewable by the user before it is uploaded, and its publication is always opt-in.

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We may employ third-party companies and individuals due to the following reasons: To facilitate our Service; To provide the Service on our behalf; To perform Service-related services; or To assist us in analyzing how our Service is used. We want to inform users of this Service that these third parties have access to your Personal Information. The reason is to perform the tasks assigned to them on our behalf. However, they are obligated not to disclose or use the information for any other purpose.

Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. But remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable, and we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

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About Electrum

Electrum was created by Thomas Voegtlin in November 2011.
Since then, various developers have contributed to its source code.

Developers with Github write access

Website and release security

Developers do not have direct unilateral write access to this website. Changes must be signed by both ThomasV and SomberNight, automatically checked by a script before made publicly visible. Release distributables are reproducible, and need to be signed by at least the same two keys, before the script exposes them to the webserver.

Impressum

This website is hosted by Electrum Technologies GmbH
Electrum Technologies was founded by Thomas Voegtlin in 2013.
Its mission is to develop, package and distribute Electrum software, and to provide services to Bitcoin users and businesses.

Address

Electrum Technologies GmbH
Paul-Lincke-Ufer 8d
10999 Berlin - Germany

Disclaimer

  • Electrum is distributed under the MIT licence by Electrum Technologies GmbH. Most notably, this means that the Electrum software is provided as is, and that it comes without warranty.
  • We are neither a bank nor a financial service provider. In addition, we do not store user account data, and we are not an intermediary in the interaction between our software and the Bitcoin blockchain. Therefore, we do not have the possibility to freeze funds or to undo a fraudulent transaction.
  • We do not provide private user support. All issue resolutions are public and take place on GitHub or public forums. If someone posing as 'Electrum support' proposes to help you via a private channel, this person is most likely an imposter trying to steal your bitcoins.

Safe

Your private keys are encrypted and never leave your computer.

Forgiving

Your funds can be recovered from a secret phrase.

Instant On

Electrum is fast, because it uses servers that index the Bitcoin blockchain.

No Lock-In

You can export your private keys and use them in other Bitcoin clients.

No Downtimes

Electrum servers are decentralized and redundant. Your wallet is never down.

Proof Checking

Electrum Wallet verifies all the transactions in your history using SPV.

Cold Storage

Keep your private keys offline, and go online with a watching-only wallet.

Multisig

Split the permission to spend your coins between several wallets.

Add-ons

Electrum supports third-party plugins: Multisig services, Hardware wallets, etc.


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