Question 1

What is a Monero view-only wallet?

Accepted Answer

A Monero view-only wallet lets you monitor your XMR balance and incoming transactions using only your public address and private view key — without needing your seed phrase or spend key. Because the spend key is never involved, funds cannot be sent from a view-only session. It is a safe way to audit or monitor a wallet from a less trusted device.

Question 2

What do I need to log in with a public key on XMRWallet?

Accepted Answer

To access your Monero wallet in view-only mode on XMRWallet, you need three pieces of information: your Monero public address (95–106 characters), your private view key (a 64-character hexadecimal string), and your private spend key. The spend key is required by XMRWallet to derive your wallet addresses correctly, but the session remains read-only — no transactions can be sent.

Question 3

Is it safe to enter my view key on XMRWallet?

Accepted Answer

Yes. XMRWallet processes all key inputs entirely client-side in your browser. Your view key and address are never transmitted to any server. The code is fully open-source and publicly auditable on GitHub, so anyone can verify how your credentials are handled.

Question 4

What is the difference between a view key and a spend key in Monero?

Accepted Answer

In Monero, every wallet has two key pairs: a view key pair and a spend key pair. The private view key allows you to see incoming transactions to your address — it cannot be used to send funds. The private spend key is required to authorise outgoing transactions. Sharing your view key lets someone monitor your incoming balance without giving them the ability to move your XMR.

Monero View-Only Wallet — Monitor Your XMR Balance Using Your Public Address and View Key