About KeyStores


KeyStore Explorer can be used to create, edit and save KeyStore files. A KeyStore is a storage mechanism for cryptographic tokens. Such tokens are known as entries. KeyStore entries can be one of the following types: Each entry in a KeyStore is identified by a different alias or entry name. Entries also store their last modified date/time.

KeyStores are password protected. The password is required to load the KeyStore and a password will be requested when saving a KeyStore for the first time.

Key Pair entries are also password protected. A password is required to access the private key part of a Key Pair entry.

There are various different types of KeyStore supported by KeyStore Explorer:

All of the KeyStores operate identically when managed with KeyStore Explorer with the exception of PKCS #12 KeyStores. Unlike other KeyStore types, PKCS #12 KeyStores do not store the last modified date and time of entries. When viewing a PKCS #12 KeyStore the Last Modified column will always be blank.


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