cast-wallet-new.md

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

{{#include common-options.md}}

EXAMPLES

1. Create a new keypair without saving it to a keystore:

   cast wallet new

2. Create a new keypair and save it in the keystore directory:

   cast wallet new keystore

SEE ALSO

cast, cast wallet