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Managing the database password using the command line

This topic describes passwords for key databases. A key database is used to store public keys that are used for secure connections.

When you create a new key database, you specify a key database password. This password protects the private key. The private key is the only key that can sign documents or decrypt messages that are encrypted with the public key. Changing the key database password frequently is a good practice. Use the following guidelines when specifying the password:

The key database now accepts the new password.


 

Related concepts

Managing keys with the gsk7cmd command line interface (Distributed systems)

 

Related tasks

Creating a new key pair and certificate request

Displaying default keys and certificate authorities