# Generating a libp2p Key Pair

> Generate a libp2p key pair for seed node identity on the Mina gossip network.

Canonical URL: https://docs.minaprotocol.com/node-operators/seed-peers/generating-a-libp2p-keypair

libp2p keypairs are gossip network identities. To ensure connectivity across the network, all seed nodes must start with a **stable** libp2p keypair so that other nodes can reliably connect.

:::info
libp2p keys are different from wallet keys. To generate a wallet key pair, see [Generating a Key Pair](/node-operators/validator-node/generating-a-keypair).
:::

## Generate the keypair

Use the `mina libp2p generate-keypair` command:

```sh
mina libp2p generate-keypair --privkey-path ~/keys/my-libp2p
```

:::caution
Do not store libp2p keys in the same file as your wallet keys.
:::

## Use the keypair

Pass the generated key to the Mina daemon with the `--libp2p-keypair` flag:

```sh
mina daemon ... --libp2p-keypair ~/keys/my-libp2p ...
```

See [Seed Peers Getting Started](/node-operators/seed-peers/getting-started) for full seed node configuration.