How Does Keyfile Login Work?

A keyfile is a file that contains your Arweave wallet, a unique sequence of characters that is used to encrypt and decrypt your data. This keyfile is used to authenticate your identity when you log in to ArDrive’s applications and sign transactions.

The keyfile is stored on your device and an encrypted version is stored in the apps until you opt to forget wallet during login, it can be removed from your device at any time. You will be prompted to provide your keyfile and password when you log in to ArDrive. Your password is needed to encrypt your wallet when you first start a session and decrypt your wallet for future access. Once your keyfile and password are verified, you will have access to your account and the data that you have stored via ArDrive.

It is important to keep your keyfile secure, as anyone who has access to it can potentially access your account and the data stored within it. Additionally, your wallet can not be exported from the app, and cannot be recovered by ArDrive. Therefore, it is recommended to store your keyfile in a secure location and not share it with anyone else.