cast wallet import

NAME

cast-wallet-import - Import a private key into an encrypted keystore

SYNOPSIS

cast wallet import [options] account_name

DESCRIPTION

Import a private key into an encrypted keystore.

If no keystore-dir is specified, it will be saved in the default ~/.foundry/keystores, so it can be accessed through the --account option in methods like forge script, cast send or any other that requires a private key.

OPTIONS

Directory Options

-k
--keystore-dir

    The path to store the encrypted keystore.
    Defaults to ~/.foundry/keystores.

WALLET OPTIONS - RAW:

-i
--interactive <NUM>
     Open an interactive prompt to enter your private key. Takes a value for the number of keys to enter.
     Defaults to 0.

--mnemonic-derivation-path <PATHS>
     The wallet derivation path. Works with both --mnemonic-path and hardware wallets.

--mnemonic-indexes <INDEXES>
     Use the private key from the given mnemonic index. Used with --mnemonic-paths.
     Defaults to 0.

--mnemonic-passphrase <PASSPHRASE>
     Use a BIP39 passphrases for the mnemonic.

--mnemonic <PATHS>
     Use the mnemonic phrases or mnemonic files at the specified paths.

--private-key <RAW_PRIVATE_KEY>
     Use the provided private key.

--private-keys <RAW_PRIVATE_KEYS>
     Use the provided private keys.

Common Options

-h
--help
    Prints help information.

EXAMPLES

  1. Create a keystore from a private key:

    cast wallet import BOB --interactive

  2. Create a keystore from a mnemonic:

    cast wallet import ALICE --mnemonic "test test test test test test test test test test test test"

  3. Create a keystore from a mnemonic with a specific mnemonic index:

    cast wallet import ALICE --mnemonic "test test test test test test test test test test test test" --mnemonic-index 1

SEE ALSO

cast, cast wallet