Client Configuration & Tokens

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Configuring the Sui client

First-time setup

Running sui client for the first time prompts you to create a configuration file. Accept the default (press Enter or type Y). You can skip the prompt with sui client -y.

This generates:

• A new key pair and address
• A 12-word recovery phrase (displayed once, never stored — save it immediately)
• A client.yaml configuration file

Configuration file