> ## Documentation Index
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# account

> Manage accounts and wallets in your local keystore

# mega account

The `account` command lets you create, import, and manage blockchain accounts.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
mega account <subcommand> [options]
```

## Subcommands

| Subcommand | Description                                       |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| `create`   | Create a new account/wallet with custom name      |
| `import`   | Import an existing private key with a custom name |
| `list`     | List all managed accounts                         |

## Description

This command manages your local keystore accounts for use with Mega CLI. Accounts created or imported are stored in your local keystore and secured with a password. These accounts can be referenced in other commands using the `--account` flag.

## Examples

### Create a new account

```bash theme={null}
mega account create
# > Enter a name for your new wallet: myaccount
# > Create password: ********
```

### Import an existing account

```bash theme={null}
mega account import
# > Enter a name for the wallet: imported
# > Enter your private key: ********
# > Create password: ********
```

### List all accounts

```bash theme={null}
mega account list
```

## Related

* [balance](/commands/balance) - Check account balances
* [deploy](/commands/deploy) - Deploy contracts using your accounts
* [faucet](/commands/faucet) - Get test tokens for your accounts