Managing key pairs

Managing key pairs includes:

• creation of new key pairs
• deleting existing key pairs

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

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.

1. In the menu bar, select MTJ -> Application Security .
   The Security Management for MTJ Applications window opens.

2. 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 key stores.

3. Select Create a New Key Pair.
   The New Key Pair window opens.
4. 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.
5. Click OK.
   The new key pair is created and added to the active key store.

To delete an existing key pair

1. In the menu bar, select MTJ -> Application Security .
   The Security Management for MTJ Applications window opens.

2. 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 key stores.

3. Highlight the key pair you want to delete.
4. Select Delete a Key Pair.
   A confirmation window appears.
5. Click OK.
   The key pair is deleted and disappears from the Key Aliases field.

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