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            Key Generation - Finish
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Key Generation - Key Properties

On the Key Properties page, select the type of the key to be generated. You can select to generate either an RSA or a DSA key, as well as the key length. Larger keys are more secure, but also slower to use.


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Figure : Selectin the key type

  • Key Type

    Select the type of the key to be generated. Available options are DSA or RSA.

  • Key Length

    Select the length (complexity) of the key to be generated. Available options are 768, 1024, 2048 or 3072 bits.

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