How to add Ethereum from an offline paper wallet to an online wallet?

[simon43]

I need to make a small $30 purchase using Ethereum.  I have the destination address of course.

 

I have some Ethereum in an offline cold paper wallet (ie - the public, private keys and JSON file data is stored in a text file on my computer).  So I need to add that Ethereum to some online wallet so that I can make the transaction.

 

I installed the MEW (myethereumwallet) Edge extension, but I can't fathom out the process to add my Ethereum to this wallet.  Can anyone help me?  Perhaps I need to install a different crypto wallet?  Thanks!

[KannikaP]

Is it worth it for $30. Use your C Card or bank transfer, and then transfer the Ethh to yourself.

Edited August 22, 2023 by KannikaP

[simon43]

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

Is it worth it for $30. Use your C Card or bank transfer, and then transfer the Ethh to yourself.

Yes it is worth it because I will want to make further transactions in the future.  I transferred my various cryptos to offline text file storage some years ago and now I've forgotten how to transfer them back again to a 'live' wallet!

[Jenkins9039]

MetaMask and type the private key in...

[import wallet: https://medium.com/publicaio/how-import-a-wallet-to-your-metamask-account-dcaba25e558d ]

Note if you have a lot of money on this paperwallet, not worth the risk...

 

Manyways such as keyloggers, malware to steal your keys etc.

Edited August 22, 2023 by Jenkins9039

[simon43]

^^ Thanks - that worked fine! I only have a small amount of ETH, so no worries!