How can I view my Ethereum wallet balances when I'm offline?

Double-click the ‘index.html’ file which will open MEW in the browser of your offline computer. Any message saying that you are not connected to the Internet is normal and can be ignored. You will have to use an Ethereum block explorer such as etherscan.io to view your token balances for your wallet since your browser is offline.

What is the difference between a wallet and Ethereum account?

An Ethereum account is an entity that can send transactions and has a balance. An Ethereum account has an Ethereum address, like an inbox has an email address. You can use this to send funds to an account. A wallet is a product that lets you manage your Ethereum account. It allows you to view your account balance, send transactions, and more.

How do I generate my wallet offline?

If you generated your wallet offline and want to ensure your private key remains private, this is the way to go. First, if you haven’t already, download MyEtherWallet (see above). MAKE SURE YOU ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE INTERNET HERE. Open index.htm and click ‘Send Offline’. Scroll down to ‘Step 2: Generate Transaction (Offline Computer)’.

Where are ETH and other crypto-currency coins stored?

ETH and other coins are typically stored on crypto-currency wallets. They are comparable to bank accounts in that you can receive, store or spend your currencies from this wallet. There are various types of wallets, and all of them have different levels of security.