# Basic usage example hactool -k prodkeys your_game.nsp
Select or Lockpick_RCM (depending on your payload setup) to dump your keys.
This guide explains why this error happens and exactly how to fix it. Why This Error Happens hactool prodkeys does not exist
The error message "hactool prodkeys does not exist" indicates that
hactool searches for keys in specific locations. Place your prod.keys file in one of the following places: # Basic usage example hactool -k prodkeys your_game
Windows sometimes hides file extensions. If your file is accidentally named prod.keys.txt , it might just look like prod.keys in File Explorer. Turn on "File name extensions" in the View tab of File Explorer to verify.
Never share your prod.keys file. Treat it like a password. Keep it safe, keep it private, and keep your Switch’s firmware up to date to ensure compatibility with future game dumps. Place your prod
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