Account Management

The account command group helps you manage your Aleph.im identity, private keys, and account information.

Key Commands

Command	Description
create	Create or import a private key
address	Display your public address(es)
balance	Check your ALEPH token balance
show	Display your current configuration
config	Configure your private key file and active chain
export-private-key	Display your private key (use with caution)

Creating or Importing a Key

Before using most Aleph.im features, you'll need a private key:

# Create a new Ethereum private key
aleph account create

# Import an existing private key
aleph account create --private-key YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY

# Import from a file
aleph account create --private-key-file /path/to/key.txt

Checking Your Address and Balance

# Display your public address
aleph account address

# Check your ALEPH token balance
aleph account balance

Managing Multiple Keys

The CLI supports multiple keys for different chains:

# List all available keys
aleph account list

# Configure which key to use
aleph account config

# Show current configuration
aleph account show

Chain Support

Aleph.im supports multiple blockchains. Specify the chain when needed:

# Create a key for a specific chain
aleph account create --chain ETH

# Check balance on a specific chain
aleph account balance --chain SOL

Supported chains include:

• ETH (Ethereum)
• SOL (Solana)
• BSC (Binance Smart Chain)
• AVAX (Avalanche)
• And many others (use --help to see all options)

Security Considerations

• NEVER share your private key with anyone
• Use export-private-key only when absolutely necessary
• Consider using hardware wallets for additional security
• Back up your keys securely

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

• Check your key path with aleph account path
• Verify your configuration with aleph account show
• Ensure you have the correct permissions for key files
• Try recreating your key if it's corrupted