From 9b66a8520a285309f44bb949ed7eecd4803c5cdb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Guillaume Ballet Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:46:36 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add some documentation --- accounts/scwallet/README.md | 30 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 30 insertions(+) create mode 100644 accounts/scwallet/README.md diff --git a/accounts/scwallet/README.md b/accounts/scwallet/README.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..195603c0e --- /dev/null +++ b/accounts/scwallet/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# Using the smartcard wallet + +## Requirements + + * A USB smartcard reader + * A keycard that supports the status app + +## Usage + + 1. Start `geth` with the `console` command + 2. Check the card's URL by checking `personal.listWallets`: + +``` + listWallets: [{ + status: "Online, can derive public keys", + url: "pcsc://a4d73015" + }] +``` + + 3. Open the wallet, you will be prompted for your pairing password, then PIN: + +``` +personal.openWallet("pcsc://a4d73015") +``` + + 4. Check that creation was successful by typing e.g. `personal`. Then use it like a regular wallet. + +## Known issues + + * Starting geth with a valid card seems to make firefox crash \ No newline at end of file