Import a Key from an External File

See Export a Key to an External File for information of exporting a key to an external file. You will import a file that was created in that example.

In the Key Store section at the top of the form:

  • Click the File Open Dialog button.
  • Select the local.keystore file.
  • Click Open.
  • At the Key Store Password Prompt that appears, type password for the password.
  • Click OK to return to the main form.

In the Key section of the form:

  • Click the Import Key button.
  • Select the externalKey_public.asc file and click Open.
  • Click Yes if you are prompted to overwrite the existing externalKey key.
  • Information for the externalKey key will be filled in.
  • Click Get Keys button.
  • Notice type is Pub for the UserId externalKey displayed in the KeyListForm grid.
  • Click Cancel button to return to main form.