How to start using Steemit? The SIX most asked questions! (4/6)
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0.000 HBDHow to start using Steemit? The SIX most asked questions! (4/6)
_If you are aware on how to create a Steemit account, go ahead. Otherwise, if you are reading a steemit post for the first time, check my post [here](https://steemit.com/forykw/@forykw/want-to-try-your-first-post-on-steemit-quick-guide) (on how to create a steemit account and your first post) and then come back once you wish to know more!_  ### What is Steemit ([google knows](https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=what+is+steemit&oq=what+is+steemit&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.4311j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8))? Lately, I have been seeing some confusions and questions from people that get to know Steemit for the first time... Many of these are something like: 1. __[What levels of security exist on Steemit and how they work?](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@forykw/how-to-start-using-steemit-the-six-most-asked-questions-1-6)__ 1. __[Is there an app to access Steemit on my phone and how to start using it?](https://steemit.com/esteem-feedback/@forykw/how-to-start-using-steemit-the-six-most-asked-questions-2-6)__ 1. __[Can I use my phone's web browser to access Steemit? is it secure?](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@forykw/how-to-start-using-steemit-the-six-most-asked-questions-3-6)__ 1. __Is there a Steemit Wallet for my PC? HowTO and FAQ?__ 1. __Someone stole my phone (or is using my account), how can I gain control again?__ 1. __How do I recover my account and what/how to backup?__ Well, the answer to the above questions is quite easy and straightforward (you will see). Steemit is developed from another blockchain platform (called [BitShares](https://bitshares.org/technology/)) developed and tested through the open community for more than 4 years! That should give you some level of secured proof (it's not hidden if you want to check) about the system. I was lucky enough to be apart of it since it's very beginning... I am member #194! If you wish you can also become an Investor of BitShares from [this link](https://bitshares.openledger.info?r=jose-higino). Steemit blockchain and platform tools, like this website front-end (you are using to read this post) are all available on [GitHub](https://github.com/steemit) if you wish to check them out! __So, let's get down to business...__ ### 4. Is there a Steemit Wallet for my PC? HowTO and FAQ? Yes, there is! (becoming obvious? - in my posts =) It's called [Vessel](https://github.com/aaroncox/vessel), from @jesta and quoting from the GitHub README, *"Vessel is a lite wallet for the Steem blockchain that you can run on your desktop computer."*  (Vessel 0.0.6-h) For me, it does "almost" all I need and I am sure it will just get better. For __non-witness users__, it will just do __what you need and even more__. It's available for Windows, MacOS and Debian distributions (Linux) at GitHub [releases page](https://github.com/aaroncox/vessel/releases). #### Installation process? Double click on it and done! - It even starts automatically after successful installation. #### Why I keep using it... What I really like about it, is the development consistency (it just works), the neat look and the fact that __enables you to do a great deal of wallet actions__ plus some extra stuff without the need of running a full node. I also love the fact I can __control multiple accounts__ from the same application __with different levels of permissions__. #### So, what can I really do with it? - Check an __overview__ of the total (and per account): __SBD, STEEM, SP__ and respective __VESTS__. - __Claim pending balances__! - __Send STEEM and SBD__ to other users or exchanges (needs memo field). - Control (activate/cancel) the __conversion of SP into STEEM__. This can be either to your own account or someone else's. - __Define your witness proxy__ if you trust someone to vote for you. Voting on witnesses is important! - __Control delegated SP__ to other users. - Pre-configure exchange memos for an easier transfer process. - __Check current block height__ seen by the wallet. And I forsee much more in the future. Great work @jesta! ##### Be sure to check @jesta previous posts for further details: - [Vessel - desktop wallet pre-release - looking for feedback](https://steemit.com/steem-project/@jesta/vessel-pre-release-looking-for-feedback) - [Vessel 0.0.6 - Steem Power Delegation](https://steemit.com/steem-project/@jesta/vessel-006-steem-power-delegation) If you find any problems with the app, or you would like to recommend any features/changes to Vessel, feel free to check or raise that at [GitHub](https://github.com/aaroncox/vessel/issues) issues section. ### I'm also donating all this post SBD to @jesta! ---- Stay tuned, __VOTE__ and __RESTEEM__ if you wish to show others what you have learned. Let me know if you have any queries bellow... 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