Certificates

In <oXygen/> there are provided two types of Keystores: Java KeyStore (JKS) and Public-Key Cryptography Standards version 12 (PKCS-12). A keystore file is protected by a password.

The Certificates preferences panel is opened from menu WindowPreferencesAuthor+Certificates

Figure 15.57. The Certificates preferences panel

The Certificates preferences panel

Keystore type

Represents the type of keystore to be used.

Keystore file

Represents the location of the file to be imported.

Keystore password

The password which is used to protect the privacy of the stored keys.

Certificate alias

The alias to be used to store the key entry (the certificate and /or the private key) inside the keystore.

Private key password

It is only necessary in case of JKS keystore. It represents the certificate's private key password.

Validate

Verifies the entries from the fields; assures that the certificate is valid.