Export a Key Pair's Private Key as PVK


To export a Key Pair's private key as PVK:
  1. Right-click on the Key Pair entry in the KeyStore Entries table. Select the Export sub-menu from the pop-up menu and from there choose Export Private Key.

  2. If required the Unlock Entry dialog will be displayed. Enter the Key Pair entry's password and press the OK button.

  3. The Export Private Key Type dialog will appear.

  4. Select the PVK radio button and press the OK button.

  5. The Export Private Key as PVK dialog is displayed.

  6. Select a Key Type of Exchange or Signature.

  7. If the exported PVK private key file is to be unencrypted then uncheck the Encrypt check box.

  8. Alternatively if the PVK private key file is to be encrypted select an Encryption Strength (Strong or Weak) and enter and confirm an Encryption Password.

  9. Use the Browse button to select an export file.

  10. Press the Export button to commence the export.
Note: DSA private keys are not suitable for the purposes of Exchange. For the PVK export of DSA Key Pairs the Key Type options are disabled and Signature is pre-selected.


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