How to Reveal the Private Key in the Temple Wallet

1. Open your Temple Wallet Extension and click on your account icon (PFP)

By clicking on your account icon (PFP), you will open the My Accounts menu in the Temple Wallet Extension.

2. Click on the button with a gear icon

After clicking on the gear icon, you will open the Accounts management page.

3. Click on the account

Click on the account for which you want to reveal the private key.

In our example, we will use Account 1.

4. Click on the Reveal Private Key option

By clicking on the Reveal Private Key option, you will proceed to reveal your private key.

5a. Input your wallet password

You need to input your current wallet password to reveal your private key.

5b. Click on the Reveal Private Key button

After you have entered your current wallet password, click on the Reveal Private Key button to proceed to the next step.

6. Click on the network you want to reveal

Here, you need to click on the networks you want to reveal your private key. Possible options:

• EVM – a gathering definition of all networks that use Ethereum Virtual Machine (Ethereum, Optimism, BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, Etherlink and others)
• Tezos – tezos blockchain

For our example, we will choose the EVM.

7a. Click on the field PROTECTED

After clicking on the PROTECTED field, you will be able to see your EVM private key.

7b. Click the x button in the top right corner

Click on the x button in the top right corner to close the Reveal Private Key menu.

Conclusion

This guide has walked you through the essential steps to reveal your private key within the Temple Wallet. Whether you need to access your Tezos private key or the private key for an EVM-compatible network (such as Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Etherlink, or Avalanche), the process involves navigating your account settings, verifying your identity with your wallet password, and selecting the appropriate network.

Temple Wallet's evolution into a multichain wallet significantly enhances its utility, allowing users to manage assets across both the Tezos ecosystem and various EVM blockchains from a single, convenient interface. Understanding how to view your private key for each specific network type within Temple Wallet is crucial for advanced operations or wallet recovery scenarios. The steps outlined — accessing account management, entering your password, and choosing between Tezos and EVM networks before revealing the protected key — ensure you can retrieve this vital information securely when needed.

However, it is imperative to reiterate the critical importance of private key security. Your private key is the ultimate key to your crypto assets associated with that specific account. Revealing it should only be done in secure environments and when absolutely necessary. Never share your private key with anyone, input it into suspicious websites or applications, or store it digitally in an unsecured manner. Compromising your private key means granting complete control over your funds to potentially malicious actors.

By following this guide carefully, you can confidently access your Temple Wallet private key for both Tezos and EVM chains. Always handle this sensitive information with the utmost caution to ensure the ongoing security of your digital assets within the versatile Temple Wallet multichain environment.