Quick Send Tutorial
Send a small shielded ZEC transaction end-to-end.
Prerequisites
- Zebrad running —
nozy test-zebraOK - Wallet funded (shielded balance > 0)
- Recipient
u1…address
CLI path
# 1. Verify node
nozy test-zebra
# 2. Sync
nozy sync --to-tip
# 3. Check balance
nozy balance
# 4. Send dust amount
nozy send -r u1RECIPIENT… -a 0.0001
# 5. Confirm
nozy check-confirmations -t <txid>
First send may take 2–4+ minutes for Orchard proving.
Desktop path
- Sync until caught up (Home strip shows 0 blocks behind).
- Send tab → recipient → amount → confirm.
- Enter password if prompted.
- Wait for success toast with TXID.
- History → explorer link.
Self-send test
Send to your own Receive address — valid regression test on mainnet with dust.
If send fails
| Error | Action |
|---|---|
| NET_001 | Fix Zebrad — Zebra Node Setup |
| Witness lag | Sync again |
| SEND_001 | Lower amount or sync |
| Timeout / -25 | Sync to tip, retry (expiry window) |
Evidence and timings: mainnet send reference.
Next: Set Up Your Own Node