<p>When you are running a bitcoind server, you can enable pruning. This means only a part of the blockchain is saved.</p>

<p><a href="https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/37496/how-can-i-run-bitcoind-in-pruning-mode">How can I run bitcoind in pruning mode?</a></p>

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Jan Wytze
<p>You may not need to have its entire blockchain on your machine, depending on your situation:</p>

<p>You should clarify / update your question to include why you are running bitcoind from a command-line in the first place.</p>

<p>If you JUST want a wallet/Bitcoin-address, there are plenty of options.</p>

<p>I personally use "Electrum Bitcoin Wallet" GUI and find it easy to use - again your question is unclear so this may not be your complete answer but should provide a start.</p>

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mcii-1962
<p>On a first attempt to create a wallet with <code>bitcoind</code>, the process failed after filling the 160 Gb available in my home disk. </p>

<p>Which method or programme would allow me to create a wallet using the least space possible?</p>

<p><strong>Update</strong>: I removed <code>bitcoind</code> and am now using Electrum. However, this freed up hardly any space on disk. How can I delete whatever files <code>bitcoind</code> created?</p>

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2016-09-15T08:40:35.620Z
What do you need the wallet for? Do you just want to use it privately once a month, or are you building a service that needs to hear about every transaction within seconds?
Murch
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A personal wallet for occasional use.
Luís de Sousa
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related: [What is a good resource to help newbies choose their first wallet/s?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4178/5406), [Where is the data folder for Bitcoin-Qt?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4006/5406)
Murch
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Delete the old files from the location described here: http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4006/where-is-the-data-folder-for-bitcoin-qt
morsecoder
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Which method/programme can create a wallet using the least amount of space?
Luís de Sousa
# Which method/programme can create a wallet using the least amount of space?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-07-15)

On a first attempt to create a wallet with `bitcoind`, the process failed after filling the 160 Gb available in my home disk.

Which method or programme would allow me to create a wallet using the least space possible?

**Update**: I removed `bitcoind` and am now using Electrum. However, this freed up hardly any space on disk. How can I delete whatever files `bitcoind` created?

**Tags:** bitcoind, wallet

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What do you need the wallet for? Do you just want to use it privately once a month, or are you building a service that needs to hear about every transaction within seconds?  
> **username_0**: A personal wallet for occasional use.  
> **username_1**: related: [What is a good resource to help newbies choose their first wallet/s?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4178/5406), [Where is the data folder for Bitcoin-Qt?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/4006/5406)  
> **username_2**: Delete the old files from the location described here: http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/4006/where-is-the-data-folder-for-bitcoin-qt  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2016-11-13. Score: 1

When you are running a bitcoind server, you can enable pruning. This means only a part of the blockchain is saved.

[How can I run bitcoind in pruning mode?](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/37496/how-can-i-run-bitcoind-in-pruning-mode)


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### Answer by username_4 on 2016-07-15. Score: 1

You may not need to have its entire blockchain on your machine, depending on your situation:

You should clarify / update your question to include why you are running bitcoind from a command-line in the first place.

If you JUST want a wallet/Bitcoin-address, there are plenty of options.

I personally use "Electrum Bitcoin Wallet" GUI and find it easy to use - again your question is unclear so this may not be your complete answer but should provide a start.


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