createwallet Command Guide

createwallet Command Guide

The createwallet command is used to create a new wallet in Mintlayer.

Usage

createwallet <WALLET_PATH> <SAVE_SEED_PHRASE> [MNEMONIC]

Arguments

• <WALLET_PATH>: Specifies the file path where the wallet will be created.

• <SAVE_SEED_PHRASE>: Determines how the seed phrase is stored.

  • store-seed-phrase: The seed phrase will be stored in the wallet file.
  • do-not-store-seed-phrase: The seed phrase will only be displayed on the screen. This option can be seen as a security measure to ensure secrecy in case the seed phrase is reused elsewhere or if this wallet is compromised.

• [MNEMONIC]: Optional argument. It represents the mnemonic phrase which can be 12, 15, or 24 words. This should be provided as a single quoted argument. If not specified, a new mnemonic phrase will be generated and displayed.

Options

• -h, --help: Displays the help message for the createwallet command.

Examples

To create a new wallet with the seed phrase stored in the wallet file:

createwallet /path/to/wallet.dat store-seed-phrase

To create a new wallet without storing the seed phrase in the wallet file:

createwallet /path/to/wallet.dat do-not-store-seed-phrase

To create a new wallet with a specific mnemonic:

createwallet /path/to/wallet.dat store-seed-phrase 'word1 word2 word3 ... word12'

Important Notes

• Always remember to back up your seed phrase securely. Losing access to your seed phrase means losing access to your wallet and funds.
• If you choose not to store the seed phrase in the wallet file, ensure you note it down and store it in a secure location.