Create Key Pair

Use to create new key pairs to add to a keystore file. Keystore (.ks) files are used to store key pairs for signing MIDlet suites.

Element Description

Key Pair Alias

Specifies a unique name for the key pair. Aliases are case-insensitive. For example, the aliases "Lock" and "lock" would refer to the same keystore entry.

Certificate Details

Specifies the certificate details: Common Name, Organization Unit, Organization Name, Locality Name, State Name, and Country.

Common Name

Specifies a common name of a person, such as "Susan Jones"

Organization Unit

Specifies a department or division name, such as "Purchasing"

Organization Name

Specifies a large organization name, such as "MyCompany, Inc."

Locality Name

Specifies a locality (city) name, such as "Jamestown"

State Name

Specifies a State or province name, such as "California"

Country

Specifies a two-letter country code, such as "CH"

Password

Sets a password that unlocks the keystore file so it can be used.

The password must be at least 6 characters long.

Confirm Password

Confirms the password.

Re-type the password to ensure that it is the password you want.



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