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encryptprivatekeys

Deprecated command name

This page documents a legacy command name. In current wallet versions the command is called wallet-encrypt-private-keys.

The encryptprivatekeys command is used to encrypt the private keys of the currently opened wallet in Mintlayer. The wallet is expected to be unlocked before using this command.

Usage​

encryptprivatekeys <PASSWORD>

Arguments​

  • <PASSWORD>: The new password you want to use to encrypt the private keys.

Options​

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

Important Notes​

  • Encrypting your private keys adds an additional layer of security to your wallet. You will need to provide the password every time you want to access the encrypted keys.
  • Always remember the password you set. If you forget the password, you won't be able to access the encrypted private keys, which means you might lose access to your funds.