/** * elFinder translation template * use this file to create new translation * submit new translation via https://github.com/Studio-42/elFinder/issues * or make a pull request */ /** * XXXXX translation * @author Translator Name * @version 201x-xx-xx */ (function(root, factory) { if (typeof define === 'function' && define.amd) { define(['elfinder'], factory); } else if (typeof exports !== 'undefined') { module.exports = factory(require('elfinder')); } else { factory(root.elFinder); } }(this, function(elFinder) { elFinder.prototype.i18.REPLACE_WITH_xx_OR_xx_YY_LANG_CODE = { translator : 'Translator name <translator@email.tld>', language : 'Language of translation in your language', direction : 'ltr', dateFormat : 'M d, Y h:i A', // will show like: Mar 13, 2012 05:27 PM fancyDateFormat : '$1 h:i A', // will show like: Today 12:25 PM nonameDateFormat : 'ymd-His', // noname upload will show like: 120513-172700 messages : { /********************************** errors **********************************/ 'error' : 'Error', 'errUnknown' : 'Unknown error.', 'errUnknownCmd' : 'Unknown command.', 'errJqui' : 'Invalid jQuery UI configuration. Selectable, draggable and droppable components must be included.', 'errNode' : 'elFinder requires DOM Element to be created.', 'errURL' : 'Invalid elFinder configuration! URL option is not set.', 'errAccess' : 'Access denied.', 'errConnect' : 'Unable to connect to backend.', 'errAbort' : 'Connection aborted.', 'errTimeout' : 'Connection timeout.', 'errNotFound' : 'Backend not found.', 'errResponse' : 'Invalid backend response.', 'errConf' : 'Invalid backend configuration.', 'errJSON' : 'PHP JSON module not installed.', 'errNoVolumes' : 'Readable volumes not available.', 'errCmdParams' : 'Invalid parameters for command "$1".', 'errDataNotJSON' : 'Data is not JSON.', 'errDataEmpty' : 'Data is empty.', 'errCmdReq' : 'Backend request requires command name.', 'errOpen' : 'Unable to open "$1".', 'errNotFolder' : 'Object is not a folder.', 'errNotFile' : 'Object is not a file.', 'errRead' : 'Unable to read "$1".', 'errWrite' : 'Unable to write into "$1".', 'errPerm' : 'Permission denied.', 'errLocked' : '"$1" is locked and can not be renamed, moved or removed.', 'errExists' : 'Item named "$1" already exists.', 'errInvName' : 'Invalid file name.', 'errInvDirname' : 'Invalid folder name.', // from v2.1.24 added 12.4.2017 'errFolderNotFound' : 'Folder not found.', 'errFileNotFound' : 'File not found.', 'errTrgFolderNotFound' : 'Target folder "$1" not found.', 'errPopup' : 'Browser prevented opening popup window. To open file enable it in browser options.', 'errMkdir' : 'Unable to create folder "$1".', 'errMkfile' : 'Unable to create file "$1".', 'errRename' : 'Unable to rename "$1".', 'errCopyFrom' : 'Copying files from volume "$1" not allowed.', 'errCopyTo' : 'Copying files to volume "$1" not allowed.', 'errMkOutLink' : 'Unable to create a link to outside the volume root.', // from v2.1 added 03.10.2015 'errUpload' : 'Upload error.', // old name - errUploadCommon 'errUploadFile' : 'Unable to upload "$1".', // old name - errUpload 'errUploadNoFiles' : 'No files found for upload.', 'errUploadTotalSize' : 'Data exceeds the maximum allowed size.', // old name - errMaxSize 'errUploadFileSize' : 'File exceeds maximum allowed size.', // old name - errFileMaxSize 'errUploadMime' : 'File type not allowed.', 'errUploadTransfer' : '"$1" transfer error.', 'errUploadTemp' : 'Unable to make temporary file for upload.', // from v2.1 added 26.09.2015 'errNotReplace' : 'Object "$1" already exists at this location and can not be replaced by object with another type.', // new 'errReplace' : 'Unable to replace "$1".', 'errSave' : 'Unable to save "$1".', 'errCopy' : 'Unable to copy "$1".', 'errMove' : 'Unable to move "$1".', 'errCopyInItself' : 'Unable to copy "$1" into itself.', 'errRm' : 'Unable to remove "$1".', 'errTrash' : 'Unable into trash.', // from v2.1.24 added 30.4.2017 'errRmSrc' : 'Unable remove source file(s).', 'errExtract' : 'Unable to extract files from "$1".', 'errArchive' : 'Unable to create archive.', 'errArcType' : 'Unsupported archive type.', 'errNoArchive' : 'File is not archive or has unsupported archive type.', 'errCmdNoSupport' : 'Backend does not support this command.', 'errReplByChild' : 'The folder "$1" can\'t be replaced by an item it contains.', 'errArcSymlinks' : 'For security reason denied to unpack archives contains symlinks or files with not allowed names.', // edited 24.06.2012 'errArcMaxSize' : 'Archive files exceeds maximum allowed size.', 'errResize' : 'Unable to resize "$1".', 'errResizeDegree' : 'Invalid rotate degree.', // added 7.3.2013 'errResizeRotate' : 'Unable to rotate image.', // added 7.3.2013 'errResizeSize' : 'Invalid image size.', // added 7.3.2013 'errResizeNoChange' : 'Image size not changed.', // added 7.3.2013 'errUsupportType' : 'Unsupported file type.', 'errNotUTF8Content' : 'File "$1" is not in UTF-8 and cannot be edited.', // added 9.11.2011 'errNetMount' : 'Unable to mount "$1".', // added 17.04.2012 'errNetMountNoDriver' : 'Unsupported protocol.', // added 17.04.2012 'errNetMountFailed' : 'Mount failed.', // added 17.04.2012 'errNetMountHostReq' : 'Host required.', // added 18.04.2012 'errSessionExpires' : 'Your session has expired due to inactivity.', 'errCreatingTempDir' : 'Unable to create temporary directory: "$1"', 'errFtpDownloadFile' : 'Unable to download file from FTP: "$1"', 'errFtpUploadFile' : 'Unable to upload file to FTP: "$1"', 'errFtpMkdir' : 'Unable to create remote directory on FTP: "$1"', 'errArchiveExec' : 'Error while archiving files: "$1"', 'errExtractExec' : 'Error while extracting files: "$1"', 'errNetUnMount' : 'Unable to unmount.', // from v2.1 added 30.04.2012 'errConvUTF8' : 'Not convertible to UTF-8', // from v2.1 added 08.04.2014 'errFolderUpload' : 'Try the modern browser, If you\'d like to upload the folder.', // from v2.1 added 26.6.2015 'errSearchTimeout' : 'Timed out while searching "$1". Search result is partial.', // from v2.1 added 12.1.2016 'errReauthRequire' : 'Re-authorization is required.', // from v2.1.10 added 24.3.2016 'errMaxTargets' : 'Max number of selectable items is $1.', // from v2.1.17 added 17.10.2016 'errRestore' : 'Unable to restore from the trash. Can\'t identify the restore destination.', // from v2.1.24 added 3.5.2017 'errEditorNotFound' : 'Editor not found to this file type.', // from v2.1.25 added 23.5.2017 'errServerError' : 'Error occurred on the server side.', // from v2.1.25 added 16.6.2017 'errEmpty' : 'Unable to empty folder "$1".', // from v2.1.25 added 22.6.2017 'moreErrors' : 'There are $1 more errors.', // from v2.1.44 added 9.12.2018 'errMaxMkdirs' : 'You can create up to $1 folders at one time.', // from v2.1.58 added 20.6.2021 /******************************* commands names ********************************/ 'cmdarchive' : 'Create archive', 'cmdback' : 'Back', 'cmdcopy' : 'Copy', 'cmdcut' : 'Cut', 'cmddownload' : 'Download', 'cmdduplicate' : 'Duplicate', 'cmdedit' : 'Edit file', 'cmdextract' : 'Extract files from archive', 'cmdforward' : 'Forward', 'cmdgetfile' : 'Select files', 'cmdhelp' : 'About this software', 'cmdhome' : 'Root', 'cmdinfo' : 'Get info', 'cmdmkdir' : 'New folder', 'cmdmkdirin' : 'Into New Folder', // from v2.1.7 added 19.2.2016 'cmdmkfile' : 'New file', 'cmdopen' : 'Open', 'cmdpaste' : 'Paste', 'cmdquicklook' : 'Preview', 'cmdreload' : 'Reload', 'cmdrename' : 'Rename', 'cmdrm' : 'Delete', 'cmdtrash' : 'Into trash', //from v2.1.24 added 29.4.2017 'cmdrestore' : 'Restore', //from v2.1.24 added 3.5.2017 'cmdsearch' : 'Find files', 'cmdup' : 'Go to parent folder', 'cmdupload' : 'Upload files', 'cmdview' : 'View', 'cmdresize' : 'Resize & Rotate', 'cmdsort' : 'Sort', 'cmdnetmount' : 'Mount network volume', // added 18.04.2012 'cmdnetunmount': 'Unmount', // from v2.1 added 30.04.2012 'cmdplaces' : 'To Places', // added 28.12.2014 'cmdchmod' : 'Change mode', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'cmdopendir' : 'Open a folder', // from v2.1 added 13.1.2016 'cmdcolwidth' : 'Reset column width', // from v2.1.13 added 12.06.2016 'cmdfullscreen': 'Full Screen', // from v2.1.15 added 03.08.2016 'cmdmove' : 'Move', // from v2.1.15 added 21.08.2016 'cmdempty' : 'Empty the folder', // from v2.1.25 added 22.06.2017 'cmdundo' : 'Undo', // from v2.1.27 added 31.07.2017 'cmdredo' : 'Redo', // from v2.1.27 added 31.07.2017 'cmdpreference': 'Preferences', // from v2.1.27 added 03.08.2017 'cmdselectall' : 'Select all', // from v2.1.28 added 15.08.2017 'cmdselectnone': 'Select none', // from v2.1.28 added 15.08.2017 'cmdselectinvert': 'Invert selection', // from v2.1.28 added 15.08.2017 'cmdopennew' : 'Open in new window', // from v2.1.38 added 3.4.2018 'cmdhide' : 'Hide (Preference)', // from v2.1.41 added 24.7.2018 /*********************************** buttons ***********************************/ 'btnClose' : 'Close', 'btnSave' : 'Save', 'btnRm' : 'Remove', 'btnApply' : 'Apply', 'btnCancel' : 'Cancel', 'btnNo' : 'No', 'btnYes' : 'Yes', 'btnDiscard': 'Discard changes', 'btnMount' : 'Mount', // added 18.04.2012 'btnApprove': 'Goto $1 & approve', // from v2.1 added 26.04.2012 'btnUnmount': 'Unmount', // from v2.1 added 30.04.2012 'btnConv' : 'Convert', // from v2.1 added 08.04.2014 'btnCwd' : 'Here', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'btnVolume' : 'Volume', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'btnAll' : 'All', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'btnMime' : 'MIME Type', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'btnFileName':'Filename', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'btnSaveClose': 'Save & Close', // from v2.1 added 12.6.2015 'btnBackup' : 'Backup', // fromv2.1 added 28.11.2015 'btnRename' : 'Rename', // from v2.1.24 added 6.4.2017 'btnRenameAll' : 'Rename(All)', // from v2.1.24 added 6.4.2017 'btnPrevious' : 'Prev ($1/$2)', // from v2.1.24 added 11.5.2017 'btnNext' : 'Next ($1/$2)', // from v2.1.24 added 11.5.2017 'btnSaveAs' : 'Save As', // from v2.1.25 added 24.5.2017 /******************************** notifications ********************************/ 'ntfopen' : 'Open folder', 'ntffile' : 'Open file', 'ntfreload' : 'Reload folder content', 'ntfmkdir' : 'Creating folder', 'ntfmkfile' : 'Creating files', 'ntfrm' : 'Delete items', 'ntfcopy' : 'Copy items', 'ntfmove' : 'Move items', 'ntfprepare' : 'Checking existing items', 'ntfrename' : 'Rename files', 'ntfupload' : 'Uploading files', 'ntfdownload' : 'Downloading files', 'ntfsave' : 'Save files', 'ntfarchive' : 'Creating archive', 'ntfextract' : 'Extracting files from archive', 'ntfsearch' : 'Searching files', 'ntfresize' : 'Resizing images', 'ntfsmth' : 'Doing something', 'ntfloadimg' : 'Loading image', 'ntfnetmount' : 'Mounting network volume', // added 18.04.2012 'ntfnetunmount': 'Unmounting network volume', // from v2.1 added 30.04.2012 'ntfdim' : 'Acquiring image dimension', // added 20.05.2013 'ntfreaddir' : 'Reading folder infomation', // from v2.1 added 01.07.2013 'ntfurl' : 'Getting URL of link', // from v2.1 added 11.03.2014 'ntfchmod' : 'Changing file mode', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'ntfpreupload': 'Verifying upload file name', // from v2.1 added 31.11.2015 'ntfzipdl' : 'Creating a file for download', // from v2.1.7 added 23.1.2016 'ntfparents' : 'Getting path infomation', // from v2.1.17 added 2.11.2016 'ntfchunkmerge': 'Processing the uploaded file', // from v2.1.17 added 2.11.2016 'ntftrash' : 'Doing throw in the trash', // from v2.1.24 added 2.5.2017 'ntfrestore' : 'Doing restore from the trash', // from v2.1.24 added 3.5.2017 'ntfchkdir' : 'Checking destination folder', // from v2.1.24 added 3.5.2017 'ntfundo' : 'Undoing previous operation', // from v2.1.27 added 31.07.2017 'ntfredo' : 'Redoing previous undone', // from v2.1.27 added 31.07.2017 'ntfchkcontent' : 'Checking contents', // from v2.1.41 added 3.8.2018 /*********************************** volumes *********************************/ 'volume_Trash' : 'Trash', //from v2.1.24 added 29.4.2017 /************************************ dates **********************************/ 'dateUnknown' : 'unknown', 'Today' : 'Today', 'Yesterday' : 'Yesterday', 'msJan' : 'Jan', 'msFeb' : 'Feb', 'msMar' : 'Mar', 'msApr' : 'Apr', 'msMay' : 'May', 'msJun' : 'Jun', 'msJul' : 'Jul', 'msAug' : 'Aug', 'msSep' : 'Sep', 'msOct' : 'Oct', 'msNov' : 'Nov', 'msDec' : 'Dec', 'January' : 'January', 'February' : 'February', 'March' : 'March', 'April' : 'April', 'May' : 'May', 'June' : 'June', 'July' : 'July', 'August' : 'August', 'September' : 'September', 'October' : 'October', 'November' : 'November', 'December' : 'December', 'Sunday' : 'Sunday', 'Monday' : 'Monday', 'Tuesday' : 'Tuesday', 'Wednesday' : 'Wednesday', 'Thursday' : 'Thursday', 'Friday' : 'Friday', 'Saturday' : 'Saturday', 'Sun' : 'Sun', 'Mon' : 'Mon', 'Tue' : 'Tue', 'Wed' : 'Wed', 'Thu' : 'Thu', 'Fri' : 'Fri', 'Sat' : 'Sat', /******************************** sort variants ********************************/ 'sortname' : 'by name', 'sortkind' : 'by kind', 'sortsize' : 'by size', 'sortdate' : 'by date', 'sortFoldersFirst' : 'Folders first', 'sortperm' : 'by permission', // from v2.1.13 added 13.06.2016 'sortmode' : 'by mode', // from v2.1.13 added 13.06.2016 'sortowner' : 'by owner', // from v2.1.13 added 13.06.2016 'sortgroup' : 'by group', // from v2.1.13 added 13.06.2016 'sortAlsoTreeview' : 'Also Treeview', // from v2.1.15 added 01.08.2016 /********************************** new items **********************************/ 'untitled file.txt' : 'NewFile.txt', // added 10.11.2015 'untitled folder' : 'NewFolder', // added 10.11.2015 'Archive' : 'NewArchive', // from v2.1 added 10.11.2015 'untitled file' : 'NewFile.$1', // from v2.1.41 added 6.8.2018 'extentionfile' : '$1: File', // from v2.1.41 added 6.8.2018 'extentiontype' : '$1: $2', // from v2.1.43 added 17.10.2018 /********************************** messages **********************************/ 'confirmReq' : 'Confirmation required', 'confirmRm' : 'Are you sure you want to permanently remove items?
This cannot be undone!', 'confirmRepl' : 'Replace old file with new one? (If it contains folders, it will be merged. To backup and replace, select Backup.)', 'confirmRest' : 'Replace existing item with the item in trash?', // fromv2.1.24 added 5.5.2017 'confirmConvUTF8' : 'Not in UTF-8
Convert to UTF-8?
Contents become UTF-8 by saving after conversion.', // from v2.1 added 08.04.2014 'confirmNonUTF8' : 'Character encoding of this file couldn\'t be detected. It need to temporarily convert to UTF-8 for editting.
Please select character encoding of this file.', // from v2.1.19 added 28.11.2016 'confirmNotSave' : 'It has been modified.
Losing work if you do not save changes.', // from v2.1 added 15.7.2015 'confirmTrash' : 'Are you sure you want to move items to trash bin?', //from v2.1.24 added 29.4.2017 'confirmMove' : 'Are you sure you want to move items to "$1"?', //from v2.1.50 added 27.7.2019 'apllyAll' : 'Apply to all', 'name' : 'Name', 'size' : 'Size', 'perms' : 'Permissions', 'modify' : 'Modified', 'kind' : 'Kind', 'read' : 'read', 'write' : 'write', 'noaccess' : 'no access', 'and' : 'and', 'unknown' : 'unknown', 'selectall' : 'Select all items', 'selectfiles' : 'Select item(s)', 'selectffile' : 'Select first item', 'selectlfile' : 'Select last item', 'viewlist' : 'List view', 'viewicons' : 'Icons view', 'viewSmall' : 'Small icons', // from v2.1.39 added 22.5.2018 'viewMedium' : 'Medium icons', // from v2.1.39 added 22.5.2018 'viewLarge' : 'Large icons', // from v2.1.39 added 22.5.2018 'viewExtraLarge' : 'Extra large icons', // from v2.1.39 added 22.5.2018 'places' : 'Places', 'calc' : 'Calculate', 'path' : 'Path', 'aliasfor' : 'Alias for', 'locked' : 'Locked', 'dim' : 'Dimensions', 'files' : 'Files', 'folders' : 'Folders', 'items' : 'Items', 'yes' : 'yes', 'no' : 'no', 'link' : 'Link', 'searcresult' : 'Search results', 'selected' : 'selected items', 'about' : 'About', 'shortcuts' : 'Shortcuts', 'help' : 'Help', 'webfm' : 'Web file manager', 'ver' : 'Version', 'protocolver' : 'protocol version', 'homepage' : 'Project home', 'docs' : 'Documentation', 'github' : 'Fork us on GitHub', 'twitter' : 'Follow us on Twitter', 'facebook' : 'Join us on Facebook', 'team' : 'Team', 'chiefdev' : 'chief developer', 'developer' : 'developer', 'contributor' : 'contributor', 'maintainer' : 'maintainer', 'translator' : 'translator', 'icons' : 'Icons', 'dontforget' : 'and don\'t forget to take your towel', 'shortcutsof' : 'Shortcuts disabled', 'dropFiles' : 'Drop files here', 'or' : 'or', 'selectForUpload' : 'Select files', 'moveFiles' : 'Move items', 'copyFiles' : 'Copy items', 'restoreFiles' : 'Restore items', // from v2.1.24 added 5.5.2017 'rmFromPlaces' : 'Remove from places', 'aspectRatio' : 'Aspect ratio', 'scale' : 'Scale', 'width' : 'Width', 'height' : 'Height', 'resize' : 'Resize', 'crop' : 'Crop', 'rotate' : 'Rotate', 'rotate-cw' : 'Rotate 90 degrees CW', 'rotate-ccw' : 'Rotate 90 degrees CCW', 'degree' : '°', 'netMountDialogTitle' : 'Mount network volume', // added 18.04.2012 'protocol' : 'Protocol', // added 18.04.2012 'host' : 'Host', // added 18.04.2012 'port' : 'Port', // added 18.04.2012 'user' : 'User', // added 18.04.2012 'pass' : 'Password', // added 18.04.2012 'confirmUnmount' : 'Are you unmount $1?', // from v2.1 added 30.04.2012 'dropFilesBrowser': 'Drop or Paste files from browser', // from v2.1 added 30.05.2012 'dropPasteFiles' : 'Drop files, Paste URLs or images(clipboard) here', // from v2.1 added 07.04.2014 'encoding' : 'Encoding', // from v2.1 added 19.12.2014 'locale' : 'Locale', // from v2.1 added 19.12.2014 'searchTarget' : 'Target: $1', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'searchMime' : 'Search by input MIME Type', // from v2.1 added 22.5.2015 'owner' : 'Owner', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'group' : 'Group', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'other' : 'Other', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'execute' : 'Execute', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'perm' : 'Permission', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'mode' : 'Mode', // from v2.1 added 20.6.2015 'emptyFolder' : 'Folder is empty', // from v2.1.6 added 30.12.2015 'emptyFolderDrop' : 'Folder is empty\\A Drop to add items', // from v2.1.6 added 30.12.2015 'emptyFolderLTap' : 'Folder is empty\\A Long tap to add items', // from v2.1.6 added 30.12.2015 'quality' : 'Quality', // from v2.1.6 added 5.1.2016 'autoSync' : 'Auto sync', // from v2.1.6 added 10.1.2016 'moveUp' : 'Move up', // from v2.1.6 added 18.1.2016 'getLink' : 'Get URL link', // from v2.1.7 added 9.2.2016 'selectedItems' : 'Selected items ($1)', // from v2.1.7 added 2.19.2016 'folderId' : 'Folder ID', // from v2.1.10 added 3.25.2016 'offlineAccess' : 'Allow offline access', // from v2.1.10 added 3.25.2016 'reAuth' : 'To re-authenticate', // from v2.1.10 added 3.25.2016 'nowLoading' : 'Now loading...', // from v2.1.12 added 4.26.2016 'openMulti' : 'Open multiple files', // from v2.1.12 added 5.14.2016 'openMultiConfirm': 'You are trying to open the $1 files. Are you sure you want to open in browser?', // from v2.1.12 added 5.14.2016 'emptySearch' : 'Search results is empty in search target.', // from v2.1.12 added 5.16.2016 'editingFile' : 'It is editing a file.', // from v2.1.13 added 6.3.2016 'hasSelected' : 'You have selected $1 items.', // from v2.1.13 added 6.3.2016 'hasClipboard' : 'You have $1 items in the clipboard.', // from v2.1.13 added 6.3.2016 'incSearchOnly' : 'Incremental search is only from the current view.', // from v2.1.13 added 6.30.2016 'reinstate' : 'Reinstate', // from v2.1.15 added 3.8.2016 'complete' : '$1 complete', // from v2.1.15 added 21.8.2016 'contextmenu' : 'Context menu', // from v2.1.15 added 9.9.2016 'pageTurning' : 'Page turning', // from v2.1.15 added 10.9.2016 'volumeRoots' : 'Volume roots', // from v2.1.16 added 16.9.2016 'reset' : 'Reset', // from v2.1.16 added 1.10.2016 'bgcolor' : 'Background color', // from v2.1.16 added 1.10.2016 'colorPicker' : 'Color picker', // from v2.1.16 added 1.10.2016 '8pxgrid' : '8px Grid', // from v2.1.16 added 4.10.2016 'enabled' : 'Enabled', // from v2.1.16 added 4.10.2016 'disabled' : 'Disabled', // from v2.1.16 added 4.10.2016 'emptyIncSearch' : 'Search results is empty in current view.\\APress [Enter] to expand search target.', // from v2.1.16 added 5.10.2016 'emptyLetSearch' : 'First letter search results is empty in current view.', // from v2.1.23 added 24.3.2017 'textLabel' : 'Text label', // from v2.1.17 added 13.10.2016 'minsLeft' : '$1 mins left', // from v2.1.17 added 13.11.2016 'openAsEncoding' : 'Reopen with selected encoding', // from v2.1.19 added 2.12.2016 'saveAsEncoding' : 'Save with the selected encoding', // from v2.1.19 added 2.12.2016 'selectFolder' : 'Select folder', // from v2.1.20 added 13.12.2016 'firstLetterSearch': 'First letter search', // from v2.1.23 added 24.3.2017 'presets' : 'Presets', // from v2.1.25 added 26.5.2017 'tooManyToTrash' : 'It\'s too many items so it can\'t into trash.', // from v2.1.25 added 9.6.2017 'TextArea' : 'TextArea', // from v2.1.25 added 14.6.2017 'folderToEmpty' : 'Empty the folder "$1".', // from v2.1.25 added 22.6.2017 'filderIsEmpty' : 'There are no items in a folder "$1".', // from v2.1.25 added 22.6.2017 'preference' : 'Preference', // from v2.1.26 added 28.6.2017 'language' : 'Language', // from v2.1.26 added 28.6.2017 'clearBrowserData': 'Initialize the settings saved in this browser', // from v2.1.26 added 28.6.2017 'toolbarPref' : 'Toolbar settings', // from v2.1.27 added 2.8.2017 'charsLeft' : '... $1 chars left.', // from v2.1.29 added 30.8.2017 'linesLeft' : '... $1 lines left.', // from v2.1.52 added 16.1.2020 'sum' : 'Sum', // from v2.1.29 added 28.9.2017 'roughFileSize' : 'Rough file size', // from v2.1.30 added 2.11.2017 'autoFocusDialog' : 'Focus on the element of dialog with mouseover', // from v2.1.30 added 2.11.2017 'select' : 'Select', // from v2.1.30 added 23.11.2017 'selectAction' : 'Action when select file', // from v2.1.30 added 23.11.2017 'useStoredEditor' : 'Open with the editor used last time', // from v2.1.30 added 23.11.2017 'selectinvert' : 'Invert selection', // from v2.1.30 added 25.11.2017 'renameMultiple' : 'Are you sure you want to rename $1 selected items like $2?
This cannot be undone!', // from v2.1.31 added 4.12.2017 'batchRename' : 'Batch rename', // from v2.1.31 added 8.12.2017 'plusNumber' : '+ Number', // from v2.1.31 added 8.12.2017 'asPrefix' : 'Add prefix', // from v2.1.31 added 8.12.2017 'asSuffix' : 'Add suffix', // from v2.1.31 added 8.12.2017 'changeExtention' : 'Change extention', // from v2.1.31 added 8.12.2017 'columnPref' : 'Columns settings (List view)', // from v2.1.32 added 6.2.2018 'reflectOnImmediate' : 'All changes will reflect immediately to the archive.', // from v2.1.33 added 2.3.2018 'reflectOnUnmount' : 'Any changes will not reflect until un-mount this volume.', // from v2.1.33 added 2.3.2018 'unmountChildren' : 'The following volume(s) mounted on this volume also unmounted. Are you sure to unmount it?', // from v2.1.33 added 5.3.2018 'selectionInfo' : 'Selection Info', // from v2.1.33 added 7.3.2018 'hashChecker' : 'Algorithms to show the file hash', // from v2.1.33 added 10.3.2018 'infoItems' : 'Info Items (Selection Info Panel)', // from v2.1.38 added 28.3.2018 'pressAgainToExit': 'Press again to exit.', // from v2.1.38 added 1.4.2018 'toolbar' : 'Toolbar', // from v2.1.38 added 4.4.2018 'workspace' : 'Work Space', // from v2.1.38 added 4.4.2018 'dialog' : 'Dialog', // from v2.1.38 added 4.4.2018 'all' : 'All', // from v2.1.38 added 4.4.2018 'iconSize' : 'Icon Size (Icons view)', // from v2.1.39 added 7.5.2018 'editorMaximized' : 'Open the maximized editor window', // from v2.1.40 added 30.6.2018 'editorConvNoApi' : 'Because conversion by API is not currently available, please convert on the website.', //from v2.1.40 added 8.7.2018 'editorConvNeedUpload' : 'After conversion, you must be upload with the item URL or a downloaded file to save the converted file.', //from v2.1.40 added 8.7.2018 'convertOn' : 'Convert on the site of $1', // from v2.1.40 added 10.7.2018 'integrations' : 'Integrations', // from v2.1.40 added 11.7.2018 'integrationWith' : 'This elFinder has the following external services integrated. 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The MetaMask Export Private Key Weakness: Why Developers Must Never Use This Feature in Production

A developer working on a Web3 application needs to test token transfers, approve contract interactions, and verify wallet behavior across multiple blockchain networks. MetaMask offers a built-in feature to export a private key directly from the wallet interface, which appears to simplify the testing workflow. The developer copies the key, pastes it into a testing environment, and proceeds with the work. Six months later, that test wallet has received genuine funds—either by mistake, as a withdrawal, or as a payment—and the private key is now present in development logs, shared repositories, environment files, and potentially accessible to anyone with access to the developer’s machine or version control history.

This scenario happens regularly because the export private key feature exists and is available to anyone who can unlock a MetaMask wallet. What makes it dangerous is not the feature itself, but the false assumption that extracting a private key into a development environment is an acceptable intermediate step. MetaMask is a self-custodial wallet where users control private keys locally, which creates a practical security tension: the same local control that keeps funds safe also makes it trivial to export secrets into unsafe contexts. Understanding why exporting private keys is a severe operational mistake—and knowing what to do instead—separates secure Web3 development from the repeated pattern of compromised test wallets and leaked credentials.

A visual representation of the MetaMask interface showing wallet export options and private key handling

Why the export feature exists and why it creates exposure

MetaMask’s export private key option was built to allow users complete recovery and portability. If someone needs to migrate their wallet to a different application, recreate their keys in an air-gapped device, or audit their own accounts, the export feature provides a direct path. The underlying assumption is correct: a non-custodial wallet should give users access to their cryptographic material. MetaMask does not hold private keys on servers, does not prevent export, and does not gate the feature behind unusual friction because doing so would contradict the premise of user control.

The exposure emerges from how developers use the feature in the wrong context. When a private key is exported to a development machine, it becomes subject to every risk that machine faces: malware scanning the filesystem, version control systems committing credentials accidentally, environment variables logged in CI/CD platforms, screen recordings, shell history, and debugging tools that capture memory. A local password protecting the MetaMask wallet is strong for interactive access, but it does not protect the raw key material once it leaves the wallet and enters an uncontrolled environment.

The semantic issue is subtle but critical. Exporting a private key means copying the cryptographic secret to a location outside MetaMask’s boundary. From that point, security responsibility shifts entirely to the developer and the systems they use. MetaMask cannot revoke the key, cannot observe how it is handled, and cannot prevent its use if it is compromised. For a test wallet holding small amounts, this might be an acceptable temporary risk if the developer understands the consequences and has a plan to invalidate the key. For anything larger, or anything that might persist beyond a single testing session, it is a security violation.

The feature becomes particularly problematic because MetaMask makes exporting easy. A few clicks in the wallet interface reveal the private key as plaintext. That ease—which is appropriate for recovery and portability—becomes a trap in a development context where the same ease that allows quick testing also enables quick mistakes. A developer in a hurry, or one who does not fully understand the implications, can export a key for “just this one test” and then forget to rotate the wallet afterward.

How exported keys compromise development and production systems

An exported private key in a development environment creates a credential that can be discovered through multiple attack vectors. The first is version control: a developer who commits an `.env` file or a test configuration file containing the private key has created a permanent record in Git history. Even if the file is deleted in a later commit, the key remains in earlier commits. Anyone with repository access—current team members, former employees, contractors, or an attacker who compromises the repository—can retrieve it. Git history is not easy to rewrite retroactively on shared repositories, and many developers are not familiar with the tools required to do so.

The second vector is local machine compromise. If a developer’s laptop is infected with malware, used on a shared network, or accessed by someone with physical access, the private key stored in shell history, process memory, configuration files, or temporary caches becomes extractable. Malware does not need sophisticated targeting; a keylogger or clipboard monitor can capture the key during export. A development machine is typically less secured than a production system and may have debug tools, browser extensions, and applications with elevated permissions.

The third vector is CI/CD and logging systems. If a developer uses an exported key to run tests in a continuous integration pipeline, the key may appear in build logs, environment variable dumps, or error messages. Many CI/CD systems retain logs for weeks or months and make them accessible to team members. An attacker with read access to the CI/CD platform can extract the key without needing to compromise the development machine.

Once a private key is compromised, the attacker can use it to drain any funds sent to that wallet address across all supported networks—Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, TRON, and others that MetaMask now supports. They do not need MetaMask; any tool that can construct valid transactions on those blockchains will work. The attack is not detected by the wallet because the wallet has no involvement. The transaction is simply signed and broadcast to the network by the attacker’s own application. By the time the legitimate developer notices missing funds, the transactions are already confirmed and irreversible on the blockchain.

The illusion of a “test-only” wallet

Developers often justify exporting private keys by arguing that the wallet is “only for testing” and contains “only test funds.” This reasoning is flawed in multiple ways. First, test wallets frequently accumulate real value over time. A developer might start with a small amount of testnet or mainnet ETH, then receive tokens as payments, rewards, or airdrops. A forgotten test wallet can hold funds that the developer no longer actively manages, making it vulnerable to extended compromise without discovery.

Second, the distinction between “test” and “production” funds is not meaningful from a security perspective. A private key either is or is not compromised; it either is or is not accessible to unauthorized parties. Once exported and placed in an uncontrolled environment, the key’s origin or the wallet’s intended purpose do not provide any protection. An attacker with access to the test key can use it immediately, or they can wait for funds to arrive and drain them weeks later.

Third, a “test wallet” used across development, staging, and integration environments is not truly isolated. A developer might export the key to their local machine for unit testing, then use it in a Docker container for integration testing, then reference it in a CI/CD script for automated testing. The key now exists in multiple places and is handled by multiple systems and processes. Each copy increases the surface area for discovery and compromise.

The better mental model is to treat every private key as a potential security event. If the key is exported, assume compromise and plan accordingly. The key should be short-lived, used only once if possible, and replaced immediately after its purpose is served. A test wallet should have a companion isolation strategy: it should never hold more funds than are needed for a single test run, and it should be rotated or invalidated after the session ends.

Secure alternatives for Web3 development workflows

The first and most important alternative is to use MetaMask’s blockchain wallet as an interface for testing rather than exporting credentials. For smart contract development on EVM networks, frameworks like Hardhat, Truffle, and Foundry provide local blockchain networks (mainnet forks, test networks, or local nodes) that can be interacted with through MetaMask’s normal browser extension interface. A developer can connect MetaMask to their local Hardhat network by adding the network to MetaMask’s settings, then use the wallet to approve transactions exactly as they would on mainnet. The wallet remains isolated from the actual network and from the developer’s machine’s filesystem.

This approach preserves the security properties of MetaMask. The wallet manages the private key, and the developer never exports or directly handles the cryptographic material. Testing can be performed against realistic network behavior, gas estimates, and contract interactions. When the test is complete, the wallet can be disconnected from the local network, and the test funds remain in the local blockchain rather than moving to external systems.

For scenarios where exporting is genuinely necessary—such as setting up a wallet in an air-gapped device or migrating to a different application—the correct procedure is to export the key to an offline medium, use it immediately and in an isolated environment, and then generate a new wallet in MetaMask. The original wallet should be abandoned, and any funds should be transferred to a new wallet created within MetaMask. This minimizes the lifetime of the exported key and ensures that the original wallet is not further used after the export.

For team environments, the alternative is to use a shared test wallet managed by a hardware wallet, a multi-signature contract, or a dedicated test-network faucet service. Rather than each developer maintaining their own test wallet and exporting keys, the team can define a single test account protected by hardware or access controls. Developers request testnet funds from a faucet or submit transactions through a shared interface rather than directly accessing the private key.

For automated testing and deployments, the correct approach is to use environment-based key management systems rather than storing raw keys in files or repositories. Tools like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or GCP Secret Manager allow developers to retrieve credentials at runtime without storing them in code. Keys can be rotated, access can be audited, and compromised keys can be invalidated without touching the codebase. When a deployment needs to be signed, the deployment process requests the key from the vault, uses it, and never stores it locally. Additionally, developers should understand how to download MetaMask on mobile devices to ensure they are using official, verified distribution channels rather than compromised or counterfeit versions.

Recognizing and preventing credential leaks in practice

Even with best practices in place, private keys can leak through subtle mistakes. A developer might screenshot their wallet to document a transaction, then share the screenshot in a Slack message or email. If the private key is visible in the image, it is now in the chat history and possibly backed up on Slack’s servers. Another common mistake is using a private key in a test framework, then forgetting to remove the test file before committing. The file might be named something like `test.js` or `config.test.ts`, which would not trigger a human reviewer’s attention if they were not looking for credentials.

The most practical prevention is to implement automated scanning in the development workflow. Git hooks, pre-commit checkers, and CI/CD pipeline steps can scan for common patterns associated with private keys: 64-character hexadecimal strings, specific JSON structures, or obvious variable names like `PRIVATE_KEY` or `SECRET_KEY`. Tools like `truffleHog`, `detect-secrets`, or `gitGuardian` can be integrated into the development process to catch leaks before they reach the repository.

Team education is equally important. Developers should understand that a private key is as sensitive as a production database password or a TLS certificate. It should never be shared, screenshotted, or stored in plaintext. When a developer leaves the team, any test wallets they used should be invalidated and rotated. When a machine is replaced or repurposed, any keys on it should be assumed compromised.

A security incident response plan should include procedures for rotating test wallets quickly. If a developer suspects a key has been leaked, they should be able to move funds from the compromised wallet to a new wallet with a single transaction and then invalidate the old wallet. The process should be straightforward enough that developers do not delay reporting the incident or attempt to hide it.

MetaMask as a secure credential manager when used correctly

MetaMask’s design as a Web3 wallet is sound for its intended purpose: managing personal accounts, interacting with decentralized applications, and maintaining control over private keys. The export feature is a necessary component of user sovereignty. The security problem is not MetaMask itself; it is the misuse of the feature in development contexts where the wallet is not the appropriate tool for credential storage.

When MetaMask is used correctly—as an interactive wallet for human-initiated transactions and testing against local or test networks—it provides strong security properties. Private keys remain local, never transit to remote servers, and are protected by the user’s local password and recovery phrase. The wallet can be connected to multiple networks and applications without exposing credentials to each one.

The boundary of that security is clear: it applies to the wallet software and the user’s device. It does not extend to environments where the private key has been exported. Once the key leaves the wallet, MetaMask’s security guarantees no longer apply. The developer becomes responsible for the key’s protection, and that responsibility is difficult to meet in a development environment where convenience, speed, and automation take priority over security.

Long-term security practices for Web3 teams

Organizations managing Web3 projects should establish clear policies around private key handling. These policies should explicitly forbid exporting private keys for development purposes, specify approved alternatives, and provide developers with the tools to follow those alternatives. A developer who finds the approved workflow inconvenient is more likely to take shortcuts if they do not understand the reasoning.

Regular security audits should include checking for leaked keys in repositories, CI/CD systems, and log files. Even a single leaked key in Git history is a security incident that requires response: the key should be rotated, the commit history should be cleaned, and the team should investigate how the leak occurred. If this process is expensive and painful, it becomes an effective deterrent against future leaks.

Monitoring and alerting can detect compromised keys in use. A development team can track the on-chain activity of known test wallets and alert if unexpected transactions occur. This does not prevent the leak, but it enables faster detection and response. Tools like Tenderly or Forta can be configured to monitor specific addresses and trigger alerts when funds move unexpectedly.

Finally, developers should understand that Web3 security is not different from traditional application security in its fundamentals. Credentials should not be stored in code, should not be shared, and should be rotated when there is any suspicion of compromise. The difference is that Web3 credentials control assets that can be moved irreversibly on a public blockchain, making the consequences of a leak more immediate and more permanent.

Frequently asked questions

Is it ever safe to export a private key from MetaMask?

Exporting is appropriate only for specific use cases where you are moving keys to a secure, isolated environment such as a hardware wallet or air-gapped device. After export, the original wallet should be abandoned. Export should never be used as part of a development workflow where the key will be stored on a development machine, in a repository, or in any automated system. For development testing, connect MetaMask to a local blockchain instead of exporting keys.

What should I do if I accidentally exported a private key and used it in development?

Treat it as a security incident. Do not use that wallet for any future transactions. If it contains funds, transfer them immediately to a new wallet created fresh in MetaMask. Then remove the exported key from your codebase, repositories, and any files or logs. Use Git history cleaning tools if the key was committed. Run automated scanning to ensure the key does not appear elsewhere. Consider this wallet permanently compromised.

How do I test smart contracts without exporting MetaMask private keys?

Use a local blockchain framework like Hardhat, Foundry, or Ganache to run a blockchain on your machine. Add the local network to MetaMask’s settings. Connect MetaMask to your local network and use it normally to approve transactions. All transactions occur on the local blockchain and never interact with mainnet. When testing is complete, you can reset the blockchain and start fresh. Your private keys remain in MetaMask the entire time.

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