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Import Private Key Dialog

Import private key dialog

Private-key file, password, and imported-key attributes.

Purpose

Imports a supported private-key file. You can provide a password for encrypted input and configure the key attributes.

Fields and controls

Control Description
Import Private Key Input or information related to Import Private Key for the current dialog operation.
Slot Info Read-only information identifying the selected token slot.
Path Input file path.
Password Password used to access or decrypt the selected input file.
Private Key Attributes Input or information related to Private Key Attributes for the current dialog operation.
Label Human-readable label assigned to an object or key.
ID Object identifier used to associate or locate objects.
Subject Subject name associated with the key or certificate.
PubKeyInfo Input or information related to PubKeyInfo for the current dialog operation.
Same Label Input or information related to Same Label for the current dialog operation.
Public Key Attributes Input or information related to Public Key Attributes for the current dialog operation.

Object and operation attributes

These checkboxes configure the object template or operation. Their effect depends on token capabilities and permissions.

Option Meaning
Encrypted PrivateKey Sets the corresponding Encrypted PrivateKey attribute or option for the operation.
Save public key from private key Sets the corresponding Save public key from private key attribute or option for the operation.
Use SKI Sets the corresponding Use SKI attribute or option for the operation.
Use SPKI Sets the corresponding Use SPKI attribute or option for the operation.
Token When checked, stores the object as a token object; otherwise it is session-scoped.
Modifiable Allows object attributes to be modified.
Unwrap Permits unwrapping keys.
Derive Permits deriving other keys.
Extractable Allows key material to be extracted when permitted by token policy.
SignRecover Sets the corresponding SignRecover attribute or option for the operation.
Decrypt Permits decryption with this key.
Private Marks an object private, subject to token login and policy.
Sensitive Marks private or secret key material as sensitive.
Sign Permits signing with this key.
Copyable Allows the object to be copied.
StartDate Sets the corresponding StartDate attribute or option for the operation.
Destroyable Allows the object to be destroyed.
EndDate Sets the corresponding EndDate attribute or option for the operation.
Wrap Permits wrapping other keys.
Verify Permits signature verification with this key.
Encrypt Permits encryption with this key.
VerifyRecover Sets the corresponding VerifyRecover attribute or option for the operation.
Trusted Marks a public key as trusted where supported.

Typical use

Select the key file, enter its password if needed, choose whether to save its public key, configure attributes, and import.

Notes

Use the selected slot and session shown in Slot Info. Results depend on the PKCS #11 module, token support, object permissions, and entered values. CryptokiMan and/or the module reports operation errors.