Hive Keychain

Hive Keychain is a secure method of interacting with various Dapps on the Hive blockchain and transferring assets. It is also the preferred login method for Splinterlands.

Now that you are in control of your Hive account keys and have stored them in a safe place, you'll need to set up a secure method of logging into Splinterlands and other Dapps on Hive. For this, we highly recommend Hive Keychain, which securely stores the keys needed to interact with your account, and allows you to sign transactions without broadcasting your keys over the internet.

Keychain for Chrome/Brave Keychain for Firefox

Once installed, you'll be prompted to secure Keychain with a memorable password. You can then select a method to add an account, the easiest of which is to “Use Keys/Pwd” as seen below. Keychain will then prompt you to use your username and Master Password to add an account.

If you prefer to follow a detailed guide on Keychain installation and usage, please click here.

Keychain does NOT save your Master password but instead uses it to save the three keys you will use on the Hive blockchain: Posting Key, Active Key, and Memo Key. Keychain does not store your Owner key either as that isn’t used for regular transactions, only updating the other keys or recovery. Remember, it is your responsibility to safely store your keys offline, especially your Owner key and Master Password.

Once you have imported your Hive keys into Hive Keychain, you'll be able to securely log in to Splinterlands and other Hive Dapps with only that initial local Keychain password.

Hive Keychain must be installed separately on each device you use to play Splinterlands, but importing and exporting account data manually is simple via the "Manage Account" menu as pictured below. There is also the option to scan a QR code to quickly add your keys to additional devices.

Notice that only public keys are shown, and private keys may only be obtained specifically by clicking to reveal them.

That's it! You should have a basic understanding of your Hive account and the various keys that unlock and control it. Now you can battle in Splinterlands every day with all the security and ownership of a blockchain, while logging into Keychain easily with a simple and safe password.