Export a private key#

In certain situations, such as testing interaction with smart contracts, you may need to export your private key for an account in your wallet. The file format of the key export is specifically for import to concordium-client. If you just copy the key to the clipboard, it’s just the key itself and can be used for other purposes.

CryptoX Concordium Wallet
  1. Tap the account you wish to to export the private key for.

  2. On the Account screen, tap gear wheel on blue background to open the Account settings screen.

  3. Tap Export private key.

  4. Tapp Reveal to show the key.

  5. Enter your passcode when prompted.

  6. Now you can tap Copy key to copy copy the key to the clipboard, or Export to file to save the key as a file that is compatible with other tools like concordium-client.

Concordium Wallet for Web
  1. Go to Accounts.

  2. Click gear wheel.

  3. Click Export private key.

  4. Enter your passcode.

  5. Click Show private key.

  6. When your private key is shown, copy it with the two documents button to get the key’s value, or click the Export button to get a file compatible with other tools like concordium-client.

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