tldr/pages/common/geth.md

# geth

> The go-ethereum command-line interface.
> More information: <https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/fundamentals/command-line-options>.

- Connect to the main Ethereum network and automatically download the full node:

`geth`

- Connect to the Ropsten test network:

`geth --testnet`

- Create a new account:

`geth account new`

- Enable mining:

`geth --mine`
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			`- Connect to the main Ethereum network and automatically download the full node:`

			`geth`

			`- Connect to the Ropsten test network:`

			`geth --testnet`

			`- Create a new account:`

			`geth account new`

			`- Enable mining:`

			`geth --mine`