> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.firmachain.org/master/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.firmachain.org/master/node-and-validators-guide/validator/management-key.md).

# Management key

This document is a how-to-guide on creating and managing keys.

## To generate a key

You can generate and restore Keys using the following methods.

### 1. Generate New Key

A new key is generated and a mnemonic is also generated at the time.

```bash
firmachaind keys add <keyname> --coin-type 7777777
```

### 2. Restore using private mnemonic

Restore private key using mnemonic.

```bash
firmachaind keys add <keyname> --recover --coin-type 7777777
```

## Check the list of Keys

Check the list of private keys using the following command.

```bash
firmachaind keys list
```

## Delete Key

Using the command provided below, delete **`<keyname>`** from the private key list.

```bash
firmachaind keys delete <keyname>
```