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Version: v. 1

Probe wallet new

NAME​

probe-wallet-new - Create a new random keypair.

SYNOPSIS​

probe 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: PROBE_PASSWORD

Common Options​

-h
--help
Prints help information.

EXAMPLES​

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

    probe wallet new

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

    probe wallet new keystore

SEE ALSO​

probe, probe wallet