Forgotten password with some recall
You remember a base word, a length, a date you would have used, or a personal pattern but not the exact string.
Wallet recovery
Bitcoin Core
Recover access to a Bitcoin Core wallet.dat file when the password is forgotten, lost, or partially remembered.
How Bitcoin Core works at a glance
Bitcoin Core is the reference Bitcoin client. Wallets are stored in a local wallet.dat file and protected with strong encryption — the password is the only key. If you still have the wallet.dat and a reasonable idea of what the password could look like, recovery is often feasible.
Situations we commonly help with
If any of these sound like your case, we've handled it before.
Old wallet.dat from a backup drive
You have an archival wallet from years ago and need to confirm whether the file is intact and what it might still hold.
Corrupted or partially readable wallet.dat
The file no longer opens cleanly in modern Bitcoin Core and you need a forensic look before attempting decryption.
Migrated from an old computer
The wallet was last used on hardware you no longer have, and the password rules of that era no longer match how you write passwords today.
How it works
A transparent five-step process so you always know what's happening next.
- Step 1
Case assessment
We listen to your situation, review the basic facts, and decide together whether an investigation makes sense.
- Step 2
Blockchain analysis
We trace transactions across chains, cluster addresses, and identify exchange touchpoints and intermediaries.
- Step 3
Evidence compilation
Findings are turned into a clear, court-ready report you can hand to law enforcement or counsel.
- Step 4
Authority coordination
We work alongside law enforcement and compliance teams at exchanges to act on the evidence.
- Step 5
Resolution & reporting
You receive a final written summary outlining what was uncovered and the outcomes obtained.
What we'll need from you
The faster we have these, the sooner you get a clear assessment.
- 1Your wallet.dat file (transferred securely — instructions provided)
- 2Anything you remember about the password (words, length, characters, era)
- 3Approximate creation date and balance
- 4Confirmation that you are the rightful owner of the wallet
48-hour response
Start your Bitcoin Core case
Share the basics. We'll come back with an honest assessment of whether an investigation can help. No pressure, no upsell.