Import a Key Pair from OpenSSL and Certificates


To import a Key Pair from OpenSSL and Certificates:
  1. From the Tools menu, choose Import Key Pair. Alternatively click on the Import Key Pair tool bar button:

        

  2. The Import Key Pair Type dialog will appear.

  3. Select the OpenSSL radio button and press the OK button.

  4. The Import OpenSSL Key Pair dialog will appear.

  5. If the OpenSSL private key file is unencrypted then uncheck the Encrypted Private Key check box.

  6. Alternatively if the OpenSSL private key file is encrypted enter the decryption password into the Decryption Password field. The supported PBE encryption algorithms for import are:
  7. Use the Browse buttons to select private key and certificates files and the Details buttons to examine your choices.

  8. If after examination you decide to import the Key Pair press the Import button. Otherwise use the Cancel button to halt the import.

  9. The New Key Pair Entry Alias dialog will be displayed.

  10. Enter the alias for the new Key Pair entry and press the OK button.

  11. If required the New Key Pair Entry Password dialog will be displayed. Enter the password with which to protect the new Key Pair entry, confirm it and press the OK button.

  12. The new Key Pair entry will appear in the KeyStore Entries table.

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