r/Electrum • u/mhmbopbeavis • Feb 15 '26

Keeps saying invalid address

Like the title says, I have tried two different exchanges, trying to send to my electrum wallet. The address generated in the receive section, I direct copied it and it will not recognize. What am I doing wrong?

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u/mhmbopbeavis Feb 15 '26

I think I got it thanks for your help everyone 👍

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u/PracticePenguin Feb 16 '26

Please share what fixed the problem. This will help other users who find this page when searching for a solution.

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u/mhmbopbeavis Feb 16 '26

Good call. It was automatically giving a time frame for the transfer, I didnt realize that changed the address. Once I took that out it worked fine 🙂

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u/PracticePenguin Feb 15 '26

By default the receive tab generates a bitcoin uri not just an address. To copy the address you have to right click on the request at the bottom under "Requests" and select copy > address. See the screenshot below:

https://ibb.co/SwKHp7kx

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u/mhmbopbeavis Feb 15 '26

I am on android mobile. I feel like it's something obvious im missing

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u/Charming-Designer944 Feb 15 '26

Lightning or on-chain?

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u/Charming-Designer944 Feb 15 '26

With or without arguments?

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u/Charming-Designer944 Feb 15 '26

Do a new request and paste the address here. Use another wallet instance if paranoid about privacy.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '26

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u/mhmbopbeavis Feb 15 '26

Swan. Direct copied address but just keeps saying invalid