<p>Read the <code>cgminer</code> documentation about "solo mining".  You'll need to install and set up <code>bitcoind</code> and sync the entire block chain, so see its documentation as well.</p>

<p>As far as payouts, note the <code>--btc-address</code> command line option to <code>cgminer</code>; that specifies the address to which the reward will be sent.</p>

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2016-06-19T05:37:53.247Z
Thanks @Nate I will have a look. Also a quick one. Even with a low hash rate is it possible to solve the blockchain and receive bitcoin? Probably dreaming right? But if i was lucky i could right?
Pavle Stojanovic
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2016-06-19T07:37:45.287Z
Theoretically, sure.  Practically, probably not.  Depends what your hash rate actually is.  There are innumerable calculators out there that will tell you just how "lucky" you would have to be.
Nate Eldredge
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2016-06-19T11:47:03.383Z
@PavleStojanovic: To get a feeling for your chances of succeeding at solo-mining have a look here: [Lottery Mining?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/37496/5406), [Solo mining just for luck, realistic?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/16687/5406), [What are the odds of discovering a block as a solo miner?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/14346/5406)
Murch
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2016-06-19T15:36:58.387Z
Though keep in mind that some of those questions are several years old; with increased mining difficulty, the chances have gotten *much* worse since then.  The method for computing chances hasn't changed, but the numbers are very different
Nate Eldredge
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2016-06-21T12:37:25.423Z
thanks guys, so I did some reading, and just for fun, not trying to profit etc etc... I think I setup cgminer to 'solo mine', I had to create a bitcoin.conf file update the username, password and ip address (127.0.0.1) then I plugged my miners in and ran this command: "cgminer -o http://localhost:8332 -u username -p password --btc-address 14Wuz9LNpNgXZoWotccwrsD3ucLmabQNaN" it didnt throw any errors but not sure I did it right ? i uploaded a screenshot here http://pasteboard.co/1QEOdW56.png
Pavle Stojanovic
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2016-06-21T13:16:38.563Z
@PavleStojanovic: Appears to be working.  You'll know for sure when you actually mine a block.  Should only take about 43000 years on average.  (Yes, that's the actual number, based on your hash rate.)  Enjoy your electricity bills in the meantime.
Nate Eldredge
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2016-06-21T13:21:36.357Z
thanks mate. yeah I know I have no chance really. but just to know how to set it up and successfully run it is what I'm after :) thanks for your time and effort to get back to me. now when I solve a block in 43000 years i'll share with you :) lol thanks again
Pavle Stojanovic
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Nate Eldredge
<p>I was wondering 2 things:</p>

<p>How to set up <code>cgminer</code> to mine without a pool? </p>

<p>If if I am successful solving the block how do I claim it / send to my Bitcoin wallet?</p>

<p>I don't have a huge 'rig'. I know you need high hashrate… just starting out and want to know. I can't find this answer anywhere else sorry to ask.</p>

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2016-06-18T09:23:57.503Z
related: [Solo mining without a pool?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/41921/5406)
Murch
<miner-configuration><mining-reward><cgminer><solo-mining>
Mining without pool where does the bitcoin/reward go if successful?
Pavle Stojanovic
# Mining without pool where does the bitcoin/reward go if successful?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-06-18)

I was wondering 2 things:

How to set up `cgminer` to mine without a pool?

If if I am successful solving the block how do I claim it / send to my Bitcoin wallet?

I don't have a huge 'rig'. I know you need high hashrate… just starting out and want to know. I can't find this answer anywhere else sorry to ask.

**Tags:** miner-configuration, mining-reward, cgminer, solo-mining

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: related: [Solo mining without a pool?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/41921/5406)  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2016-06-18. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Read the `cgminer` documentation about "solo mining". You'll need to install and set up `bitcoind` and sync the entire block chain, so see its documentation as well.

As far as payouts, note the `--btc-address` command line option to `cgminer`; that specifies the address to which the reward will be sent.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks @Nate I will have a look. Also a quick one. Even with a low hash rate is it possible to solve the blockchain and receive bitcoin? Probably dreaming right? But if i was lucky i could right?  
> **username_2**: Theoretically, sure.  Practically, probably not.  Depends what your hash rate actually is.  There are innumerable calculators out there that will tell you just how "lucky" you would have to be.  
> **username_1**: @PavleStojanovic: To get a feeling for your chances of succeeding at solo-mining have a look here: [Lottery Mining?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/37496/5406), [Solo mining just for luck, realistic?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/16687/5406), [What are the odds of discovering a block as a solo miner?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/14346/5406)  
> **username_2**: Though keep in mind that some of those questions are several years old; with increased mining difficulty, the chances have gotten *much* worse since then.  The method for computing chances hasn't changed, but the numbers are very different  
> **username_0**: thanks guys, so I did some reading, and just for fun, not trying to profit etc etc... I think I setup cgminer to 'solo mine', I had to create a bitcoin.conf file update the username, password and ip address (127.0.0.1) then I plugged my miners in and ran this command: "cgminer -o http://localhost:8332 -u username -p password --btc-address 14Wuz9LNpNgXZoWotccwrsD3ucLmabQNaN" it didnt throw any errors but not sure I did it right ? i uploaded a screenshot here http://pasteboard.co/1QEOdW56.png  
> **username_2**: @PavleStojanovic: Appears to be working.  You'll know for sure when you actually mine a block.  Should only take about 43000 years on average.  (Yes, that's the actual number, based on your hash rate.)  Enjoy your electricity bills in the meantime.  
> **username_0**: thanks mate. yeah I know I have no chance really. but just to know how to set it up and successfully run it is what I'm after :) thanks for your time and effort to get back to me. now when I solve a block in 43000 years i'll share with you :) lol thanks again  

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