> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bloks.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bloks.io/wallet/permissions/change-active-owner-key.md).

# Change Active / Owner Key

An EOS account can have multiple keys associate with it. Each key allows a certain permission to the account it is attached to.

It is a recommended safety measure to create both an **Active** and **Owner Key** for your EOS account in the case that your Active Key becomes compromised as actions can be taken via your Owner Key to limit access to the hacker.

An **Owner Key** allows you Owner permission to your EOS account. As the name dictates, having the Owner Key means you have ownership of the account. There are very few transactions that require you to use your Owner Key and you should not be using it on a regular basis for daily transactions.

An **Active Key** allows you to set restricted permissions and can be used for transferring funds, voting, and making other account related changes. 

{% hint style="warning" %}
It is important for you to always keep your keys safe. Exposing your Owner Key may lead your account being compromised. Never share your Owner Key with anyone.
{% endhint %}

## HOW TO CHANGE ACTIVE/OWNER KEY

### 1. Select **Wallet** on the top menu.

![](/files/4gBUc8wCxcMHFUcgAZSy)

### 2. Select Keys and Permissions from the left side menu.

![](/files/oXZerdCI66yndidXEfa2)

The Keys and Permissions page displays 3 tabs;

* **Simple** - Displays what permission you are currently logged in with, what keys you are able to change, and a field to enter New Active Key
* **Advanced** - Allows you to Add New Permissions
* **Link Auth** - Shows fields for Permission (only needed for linking), Contract Name, Contract Action

If you are logged in with your Owner Key, you should see two fields; New Owner Key and New Active Key.

![When you are logged in with your Owner Key](/files/-LmqUv3niUaoFSvU7pRA)

![When you are logged in with your Active Key](/files/-LmqV0bijC_a-UutMtIT)

### 3. Enter your New Active/Owner Key in the respective field. Click Change Permissions.

You can generate new keys by using various methods. The most secure method is to generate a key pairing while you are offline using EOSKEY.io and storing the private key offline where it is safe.

![](/files/-LmqXKtcgpI3T61-vFnX)

Confirm that the New Active Key displays under the New Permissions tab identically. Click the Change Permissions button and confirm that the key has been changed when you receive a transaction hash with a Success message.

![](/files/-Lmq_749JqVz5Un_ylsL)

## Potential Errors

{% hint style="danger" %}

### Scatter users may receive an error "firewalled". This is because Scatter automatically Blacklists updateauth as an action.

You will need to open up Scatter, go to Settings, Firewall, and remove updateauth as a Blacklisted Action.
{% endhint %}

![](/files/-LmqYGHA39oyAuh-WQU6)

![](/files/-LmqYnvwqx8a_4gVFfxj)

![](/files/-LmqZUiy1gMBfbBDi6lW)


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.bloks.io/wallet/permissions/change-active-owner-key.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.