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Version: mainnet (v0.47)

Vega Wallet versions 0.10-0.9.2

To set up Vega Wallet version 0.10.0 or 0.9.2, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Note: If you are looking for instructions for connecting your hardware wallet to MetaMask, see MetaMask's guide.

1. Install and run Vega Wallet​

Important: You will need to use Vega Wallet version 0.9.2 or above to connect to Vega Mainnet. We recommend always using the latest released version of Vega Wallet. These instructions cover versions 0.9.2 through 0.10.0.

These instructions are written to be used in command line. Below, you'll see commands in the code blocks for each operating system. Copy those instructions and paste them into your command line interface.

Download file​

Download and save the zip file from Vega Wallet releases. Keep track of where you've saved the file, because that's where the command line interface will look for it. These instructions are only relevant for versions 0.9.2 through 0.10.0.

You may need to change your system preferences to run the file

Download vegawallet-windows-amd64.zip

You may need to change your system preferences for this specific instance, in order to run Vega Wallet. If you open the file from downloads, you may get a message from Windows Defender saying "vegawallet-windows-amd64 cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer".

Click on the (More info) text, which will reveal a button to "Run anyway".

2. Generate or import existing wallet​

The steps below will guide you through initialising the wallet, and creating new key pairs or importing an existing wallet. To import an existing wallet, you'll need the mnemonic (recovery phrase) to hand.

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You'll need to run the commands from the directory you've saved the wallet file in. Use the command pwd to find out where your terminal is looking in the file system. Use the command cd and the path/to/wallet/directory to tell the command line where to find the file.

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You can see a list of available commands by running ./vegawallet -h on MacOS and Linux, or vegawallet -h on Windows.

Initialise the software​

The init command (below) will initialise the Vega Wallet software. This creates the folder, the configuration files, and default networks needed by the software to operate. 

vegawallet init

Import existing wallet​

Use your mnemonic (recovery phrase) to import a wallet you created in the past into a new version of the wallet software. If you were not provided with a mnemonic (recovery phrase) or have lost it, you will need to create a new wallet and generate new keys. Use the command below to import the plain-text file with your mnemonic in it.

Once you import, you will need to create wallet credentials (below).

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Because keys are generated in a deterministic way, when you import your wallet using the mnemonic, you will see the same key you had before. 

vegawallet import --wallet "YOUR_USERNAME" --mnemonic-file "PATH_TO_YOUR_MNEMONIC"

Create wallet credentials​

Next, create a name and passphrase for your Wallet, and create a public and private key and **mnemonic (recovery phrase).

Replace YOUR_USERNAME (below) with your chosen username:

vegawallet key generate --wallet "YOUR_USERNAME"

It will then prompt you to input a passphrase, and then confirm that passphrase. You'll use this username and passphrase to login to Vega Console. (Instructions on connecting to Console are below.)

The key generate command in that instruction will generate public and private keys as well as a mnemonic for the wallet, at the same time as creating a user name.

You’ll see a public and private key, as well as a mnemonic (recovery phrase).

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Keep your mnemonic (recovery phrase) safe and secret. You will need your mnemonic to import your keys.

Your mnemonic is only shown once, at key creation, and cannot be recovered. DO NOT SHARE YOUR PRIVATE KEY OR MNEMONIC.

3. Choose a network​

To use Vega Wallet, you'll need to choose a network to connect to.

Import networks​

To import the list of available mainnet networks provided by the validators, use the mainnet1.toml file on the networks repository.

Import networks from URL​

Use the following command to import from the URL: 

vegawallet network import --from-url https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vegaprotocol/networks/master/mainnet1/mainnet1.toml

Import networks from file​

Alternatively you can import a network list from a file. Use the following command to import from file: 

vegawallet network import --from-file "PATH_TO_FILE"
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You can override the imported network name using the --with-name flag.

List imported networks​

If you want to view the list of available networks that you imported, plus those already available in the wallet configuration, run the following command: 

vegawallet network list
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If you connect to the mainnet network, the validator you connect to is chosen by a round-robin schedule, as defined in your network configuration.

Update networks​

At times you may need to force the wallet to update the list of available networks. Below, choose between forcing an update via URL or file.

Update network from URL​

Run the following --force command to update to the latest available from your chosen URL. 

vegawallet network import --force --from-url https://raw.githubusercontent.com/vegaprotocol/networks/master/mainnet1/mainnet1.toml

Update network from file​

Run the following --force command to update to the latest available from your chosen file. 

vegawallet network import --force --from-file "PATH_TO_FILE"

4. Run the wallet​

To use your wallet with the Vega mainnet, connect your wallet to the network mainnet, which you imported in step 3. To use your wallet with Fairground, Vega's testnet, connect your wallet to the network fairground.

To choose a network and run the wallet, use the following command: 

vegawallet service run --network "NETWORK_NAME"
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To terminate the process, if you want to run other commands in Vega Wallet for example, use ctrl+c.