I know I can't send coin without my passphrase, but I have forgotten it. All I would like to know is, is the passphrase a phrase I come up with? Or does Bitcoin Core provide the phrase? Many thanks.
Also is it just one word or a sequence of words?
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is the passphrase a phrase I come up with?
Yes.
It is used to encrypt the wallet so that only you can use it.
is it just one word or a sequence of words?
It is up to you what characters to type and whether it includes spaces.
The program suggests "Please use a passphrase of ten or more random characters, or eight or more words" So, if you are the sort of person to heed advice, you probably chose a passphrase following one or the other of those forms.
I have forgotten it.
See Are there Bitcoin password crackers I can use to recover forgotten passwords?
Don't use any online tools.
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