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openwallet

Deprecated command name

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

The openwallet command is used to open an existing wallet in Mintlayer.

Usage​

openwallet <WALLET_PATH> [PASSWORD]

Arguments​

  • <WALLET_PATH>: Specifies the file path of the existing wallet you want to open.

  • [PASSWORD]: Optional argument. If the wallet is encrypted, provide the password to unlock it.

Options​

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

Examples​

To open a wallet:

openwallet /path/to/existing/wallet.dat

To open an encrypted wallet:

openwallet /path/to/existing/wallet.dat yourpasswordhere

Important Notes​

  • If the wallet is encrypted and you provide the wrong password, you won't be able to access the wallet.
  • Always ensure you remember the password for encrypted wallets. Losing access to your password means losing access to your wallet and funds.