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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.

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.