Type alias Web5ConnectOptions

Type declaration

• Optional agent?: Web5Agent

  Provide a Web5Agent implementation. Defaults to creating a local Web5UserAgent if one isn't provided

• Optional agentVault?: HdIdentityVault

  Provide an instance of a HdIdentityVault implementation. Defaults to a LevelDB-backed store with an insecure, static unlock password if one isn't provided. To allow the app user to enter a secure password of their choosing, provide an initialized HdIdentityVault instance.

• Optional connectedDid?: string

  Specify an existing DID to connect to.

• Optional password?: string

  The Web5 app password is used to protect data on the device the application is running on.

  Only the end user should know this password: it should not be stored on the device or transmitted over the network.

  This password is crucial for the security of an identity vault that stores the local Agent's cryptographic keys and decentralized identifier (DID). The vault's content is encrypted using the password, making it accessible only to those who know the password.

  App users should be advised to use a strong, unique passphrase that is not shared across different services or applications. The password should be kept confidential and not be exposed to unauthorized entities. Losing the password may result in irreversible loss of access to the vault's contents.

• Optional recoveryPhrase?: string

  The recoveryPhrase is a unique, secure key for recovering the identity vault.

  This phrase is a series of 12 words generated securely and known only to the user. It plays a critical role in the security of the identity vault by enabling the recovery of the vault's contents, including cryptographic keys and the Agent's decentralized identifier (DID), across different devices or if the original device is compromised or lost.

  The recovery phrase is akin to a master key, as anyone with access to this phrase can restore and access the vault's contents. It’s combined with the app password to encrypt the vault's content.

  Unlike a password, the recovery phrase is not intended for regular use but as a secure backup method for vault recovery. Losing this phrase can result in permanent loss of access to the vault's contents, as it cannot be reset or retrieved if forgotten.

  Users should treat the recovery phrase with the highest level of security, ensuring it is never shared, stored online, or exposed to potential threats. It is the user's responsibility to keep this phrase safe to maintain the integrity and accessibility of their secured data. It is recommended to write it down and store it in a secure location, separate from the device and digital backups.

• Optional sync?: string

  Enable synchronization of DWN records between local and remote DWNs. Sync defaults to running every 2 minutes and can be set to any value accepted by ms(). To disable sync set to 'off'.

• Optional techPreview?: TechPreviewOptions

  Override defaults configured during the technical preview phase. See TechPreviewOptions for available options.