diff --git a/docs/modules/utils.md b/docs/modules/utils.md
index 3cd6ac77..5639fe14 100644
--- a/docs/modules/utils.md
+++ b/docs/modules/utils.md
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ const iexec = new IExec({ ethProvider });
 | `options.allowExperimentalNetworks?` | `boolean` | if true allows using a provider connected to an experimental networks (default false) ⚠️ experimental networks are networks on which the iExec's stack is partially deployed, experimental networks can be subject to instabilities or discontinuity. Access is provided without warranties. |
 | `options.gasPrice?` | `string` \| `number` \| `bigint` | gas price override |
 | `options.getTransactionCount?` | (`blockTag?`: `BlockTag`) => `Promise`<`number`\> | nonce override |
-| `options.providers` | [`ProviderOptions`](../interfaces/ProviderOptions.md) | providers options |
+| `options.providers?` | [`ProviderOptions`](../interfaces/ProviderOptions.md) | providers options |
 
 #### Returns
 
diff --git a/src/lib/utils.d.ts b/src/lib/utils.d.ts
index d4ab254c..8f4ad85c 100644
--- a/src/lib/utils.d.ts
+++ b/src/lib/utils.d.ts
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ export const getSignerFromPrivateKey: (
     /**
      * providers options
      */
-    providers: ProviderOptions;
+    providers?: ProviderOptions;
     /**
      * if true allows using a provider connected to an experimental networks (default false)
      *