ThirdwebSDK.fromPrivateKey() method
This API is provided as a preview for developers and may change based on feedback that we receive. Do not use this API in a production environment.
Get an instance of the thirdweb SDK based on a private key.
Example
const sdk = ThirdwebSDK.fromPrivateKey("SecretPrivateKey", "mainnet");
Signature:
static fromPrivateKey(privateKey: string, network: ChainOrRpc, options?: SDKOptions, storage?: IStorage): ThirdwebSDK;
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| privateKey | string | the private key - **DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TO THE PUBLIC** |
| network | ChainOrRpc | the network (chain) to connect to (e.g. "mainnet", "rinkeby", "polygon", "mumbai"...) or a fully formed RPC url |
| options | SDKOptions | (Optional) the SDK options to use |
| storage | IStorage | (Optional) |
Returns:
an instance of the SDK
Remarks
This should only be used for backend services or scripts, with the private key stored in a secure way. **NEVER** expose your private key to the public in any way.