Managing key pairs

In MTJ, managing key pairs includes:

Key pairs are stored in the key store, which is password-protected.

To create a new key pair

To create new key pairs without creating a new key store, you need to have the Security Manager plug-ins configured for MTJ, and the key store open.

In the file menu, select MTJ -> Application Security .
The Security Management for MTJ Applications window opens.
Select the Key Management tab.

Note: You have to open a key store before you can create a new key pair for it. If the key store you want is not active in the Location field, open the right key store as instructed in Managing keystores.
Select Create a New Key Pair.
The New Key Pair window opens.
In the New Key Pair window, enter the desired key pair alias, common name, organizational name. locality name, state name and country and click Create.
A confirmation window appears.
Click OK.
The new key pair is created and added to the active key store.

To delete an existing key pair

In the file menu, select MTJ -> Application Security .
The Security Management for MTJ Applications window opens.
Select the Key Management tab.

Note: You have to open a key store before you can delete a key pair from it. If the key store you want is not active in the Location field, open the right key store as instructed in Managing keystores.
High-light the key pair you want to delete.
Select Delete a Key Pair.
A confirmation window appears.
Click OK.
The key pair is deleted and disappears from the key aliases field.