Before purchasing Bitcoin on 1Bitcoin.ca, you'll need a Bitcoin wallet and a valid Bitcoin receiving address.
Your receiving address is the destination where your Bitcoin purchases will be delivered.
📱 Step 1: Open Your Bitcoin Wallet
Open your external Bitcoin wallet and tap:
Receive
or Receive Bitcoin
Most wallets will display a Bitcoin receiving address and a QR code.
📬 Step 2: Copy Your Bitcoin Address
Your wallet will generate:
a Bitcoin receiving address
and usually a QR code
You can copy the address directly to your clipboard.
This address is where your Bitcoin will be sent.
🔍 Step 3: Verify the Address Carefully
Before adding it to your 1Bitcoin.ca account:
Double-check the first few characters.
Double-check the last few characters.
Make sure you're using the correct wallet.
⚠️ Bitcoin transactions usually cannot be reversed once sent.
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👛 Step 4: Add It as Your Whitelisted Wallet
Log in to your 1Bitcoin.ca account and add your Bitcoin receiving address as your Whitelisted Wallet.
You'll receive a confirmation email to verify the address before it becomes active.
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⚠️ Important Reminder
Only use a wallet that you own and control.
Double-check your address before confirming it.
Bitcoin sent to an incorrect address cannot be recovered.
Some wallets generate a new receiving address after each use for privacy. This is normal, and previously generated addresses generally remain associated with your wallet.