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
-
Create a keystore from a private key:
cast wallet import BOB --interactive -
Create a keystore from a mnemonic:
cast wallet import ALICE --mnemonic "test test test test test test test test test test test test" -
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