# Ethereum Vanity Address FAQ | EthVanity

Source: https://www.ethvanity.com/faq

Updated: 2026-11-12

## Can an Ethereum address contain my full name?

The address body uses hexadecimal characters: 0–9 and a–f. Most names cannot appear literally. Use a short compatible pattern, or investigate a naming service if readable words are the requirement.

## Does a vanity prefix change the Ethereum account?

It changes which newly generated address you choose, not the network rules. A recognizable prefix does not establish the identity of a sender or make the account more secure.

## Is this an offline generator?

No. The interface can use browser workers or a hosted GPU job. Browser-generated results are submitted to the service, including the private key. Do not treat this workflow as offline or as proof that only you can access the key.

## What is an Ethereum vanity address?

An Ethereum vanity address contains a chosen sequence at its beginning or end. The pattern changes its appearance; it does not establish ownership or prove that an address is trustworthy.

## Which characters can I choose?

Ethereum addresses contain 40 hexadecimal characters after 0x. Patterns use digits 0–9 and letters a–f. Mixed-case checksum formatting is separate from the hexadecimal value.

## What is the difference between a prefix and a suffix?

A prefix appears at the start of an address; a suffix appears at the end. Choose the placement that fits your intended use.

## How long does real generation take?

Generation searches candidate keys until an address matches. Longer patterns usually require more work, and duration depends on the implementation and hardware.

## Is an ENS name an Ethereum vanity address?

No. ENS resolves a name to an address; a vanity search selects an address whose hexadecimal representation matches a pattern. Compare the two in the [ENS and vanity address guide](https://www.ethvanity.com/blog/ethereum-vanity-address-vs-ens).

## Can I choose every capital letter in an ERC-55 address?

The checksum capitalization is derived from the address. It is not arbitrary typography. Read the [hex and checksum guide](https://www.ethvanity.com/blog/ethereum-vanity-address-hex-checksum) before displaying a mixed-case address.

## Does a wallet key search also generate a CREATE2 contract address?

These are different workflows. A keypair search derives an externally owned account; CREATE2 derives a deployment address from its own inputs. The [wallet versus CREATE2 comparison](https://www.ethvanity.com/blog/ethereum-wallet-vs-create2-vanity) explains the decision.

## How do I use an ETH address generator?

Choose prefix or suffix, enter a short fragment using 0–9 and a–f, select the matching mode and start the search. Check the returned full address and preserve the key in the format your wallet supports.

## Is vanity ETH a different type of Ethereum account?

A vanity pattern describes the appearance of an address. The generated key-controlled account follows the same account rules as other externally owned accounts; the pattern does not grant extra permissions or prove identity.