# CLValue.newCLPublicKey

Creates a CLValue of type `PublicKey`.

## Import

```ts
import { CLValue, PublicKey } from 'casper-js-sdk';
```

## Usage

```ts
const value = CLValue.newCLPublicKey(publicKey);
```

## Parameters

### val

- **Type:** `PublicKey`

An ED25519 or SECP256K1 public key.

## Return Value

`CLValue` with `clType = CLType.PublicKey`.

## Example

```ts
const args = Args.fromMap({
  operator: CLValue.newCLPublicKey(operatorPublicKey),
  new_owner: CLValue.newCLPublicKey(newOwnerPublicKey),
});
```

## Notes

- Some contracts expect `Key` (use `CLValue.newCLKey`), others expect `PublicKey` directly. Check the contract's entry point type.