cast wallet new
NAME
cast-wallet-new - Create a new random keypair.
SYNOPSIS
cast wallet new [options] [path]
DESCRIPTION
Create a new random keypair.
If path is specified, then the new keypair will be written to a JSON keystore encrypted with a password. (path should be an existing directory.)
OPTIONS
Keystore Options
-p
--password
Triggers a hidden password prompt for the JSON keystore.
Deprecated: prompting for a hidden password is now the default.
--unsafe-password password
Password for the JSON keystore in cleartext.
This is unsafe to use and we recommend using --password instead.
Environment: CAST_PASSWORD
Common Options
-h
--help
Prints help information.
EXAMPLES
-
Create a new keypair without saving it to a keystore:
cast wallet new -
Create a new keypair and save it in the
keystoredirectory:cast wallet new keystore