Newbie running full node (Bitcoin Core): Commands to import wallet with passphrase from external USB stick? And how to sweep paper wallet?

External question — Bitcoin Stack Exchange Author: faldo35 Original post: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/112954 License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Adaptation: HTML converted to plain text; contact email addresses removed. I need help with: Which console commands (Linux) to use to import external USB stick wallet (with passphrase) created by an earlier version of (Linux) Bitcoin Core? How to sweep paper wallet (with passphrase)? For the first time, I want to transfer from a Bitcoin Core wallet to an exchange to sell.

External answer — Bitcoin Stack Exchange Author: user132955 Original post: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/a/113157 License: CC BY-SA 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Adaptation: HTML converted to plain text; contact email addresses removed. At the /home/user/.bitcoin directory, replace the wallet name directory with the one to copy. Make a burner wallet to get some understanding, then replace the burner wallet with the one you want.