The wallet-lock-private-keys command in Mintlayer is utilized to enhance the security of your wallet by locking the private keys. When the private keys are locked, they cannot be used to perform transactions or access the funds in the wallet until they are unlocked again.
Prevention of Unauthorized Use: Locking the private keys is a crucial security measure. It prevents any unauthorized transactions or access to your wallet’s assets.
Recommended Practice: It is advisable to lock the private keys when the wallet is not in active use, adding an extra layer of security.
wallet-lock-private-keys
-h, --help: Displays help information about the wallet-lock-private-keys command.Locking the Wallet: To lock the private keys of your wallet, execute the command without any additional arguments:
wallet-lock-private-keys
Upon successful execution, you'll receive a confirmation:
Success. The wallet is now locked.
This indicates that the private keys are now securely locked.