Generating a key

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To generate a client key open the Key Manager by selecting the File > Key Manager... option from the main menu.  The Key Manager will be displayed.

 

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Step 1

 

Select the "Client keys" tab and click on the "Generate" button. The New key wizard is displayed.

 

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Alias - Alias you wish to assign to the key.

 

Type - The algorithm used in generating this key.  Valid options are RSA and DSA.

 

Length - The length of the key in bytes.  Valid options are 1024 and 2048.

 

Step 2

 

Enter client certificate parameters.

 

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Period - The number of days this key is valid.

 

Common Name - The name you wish to assign this key.  For a client key this is typically the full name of the user e.g. John Smith.

 

Organizational Unit - The unit within the users organization that this key will be used for e.g. IT.

 

Organization - The users organization name.

 

Locality - The users city.

 

State/Province - The users state or province.

 

Country code - The users 2 character country code e.g. US.

 

 

Step 3

 

Export private key and certificate.  Exported file may be imported by FTPS and SFTP clients for optional use in client authentication.

 

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Private key file - The file you wish to export private key to.

 

File type - The format in which you wish to export private key.

 

File password - The password used to protect private key.  Leave blank for no password.

 

Certificate file - The file you wish to export certificate to.

 

File type - The format in which you wish to export certificate.

 

Public key file - The file you wish to export public key to.

 

File type - The format in which you wish to export public key.