Deploying Your Contract

How to install and configure the necessary tools to deploy a smart contract on Fuel?

To deploy your Sway smart contract on the Fuel blockchain, it is crucial to have the necessary and well-configured tools. As you follow these steps, you will learn how to install Forc Wallet, get test tokens to pay for gas, and finally, deploy your contract live. Preparation is key to success in the world of emerging technologies.

Installing Forc Wallet

Verify the version of FuelUp installed:

It is essential to verify that you already own FuelUp, which will allow the installation of Forc Wallet to go smoothly. To do this, run the following command in your terminal:

forc-wallet --version

This will display the version of Forc Wallet, ensuring that FuelUp is correctly configured.

2. Add Forc Wallet to FuelUp:

Once you have verified the presence of FuelUp, integrate Forc Wallet to your custom tool with:

FuelUp component add forc-wallet

This step ensures that the wallet is ready to interact with blockchain transactions.

How to create and manage a new Wallet account?

1. Initialize the wallet:

To create a new account, you need to initialize your wallet with the command:

forc-wallet init

2. Create a new account:

Generate a new and unique address for transactions with:

forc-wallet new

This address is vital, as it will be used to sign transactions, ensuring authorship and authenticity on the blockchain.

How to deploy your smart contract?

Check and build your contract:

Before deploying, verify that the contract is compiled without errors:

forc build

A green output will indicate that your contract has been successfully compiled.

2. Deploy the contract:

With everything in order, proceed to deploy with:

forc deploy --url [endpoint URL] --wallet [wallet address].

Make sure you have the wallet address ready to sign the transaction.

Tools and solutions for common errors

For any errors that may arise during this process, such as signature problems, incorrect use of commands, or the need to update software, do not hesitate to:

• Carefully read the error messages and follow their indications.
• Consult the Fuel forum to find solutions to common problems.

Handling errors gracefully and knowing how to use the right tools is a fundamental part of the blockchain development process. Follow the right steps, and you'll be well on your way to future projects.

Your enthusiasm and persistence are the key to success in this ever-evolving field - keep exploring and creating!