Guides

Private books, explained

Short, practical guides for viewing keys, proof packs, and what never to share.

Start with viewing keys if you are new. Jump to proof packs if you already have a vault and need to hand books to someone else.

Basics

What is a viewing key?

Learn how Zcash viewing keys differ from seeds and spend keys, and why ZecBooks only accepts view-only imports.

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Setup

How to export a UFVK from Zashi

Export a view-only Unified Full Viewing Key from Zashi and import it into ZecBooks without exposing spend authority.

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Workflow

How to build a proof pack

Select ledger rows, set an expiry, and export an encrypted ZecBooks proof pack for review without sharing your vault.

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Sharing

How to share a proof pack safely

Hand a ZecBooks proof pack to an accountant or reviewer without leaking viewing keys, seeds, or broader vault access.

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Formats

Proof pack vs CSV and PDF

Understand when to use an encrypted ZecBooks proof pack versus plaintext CSV or PDF exports.

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Reviewer

How to open a proof pack in Reader

Open a ZecBooks proof pack in Reader mode without importing a vault or viewing key.

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