Managing the database password using the command line
This topic describes passwords for key databases. A key database is used to store public keys that are used for secure connections.
About this task
When you create a new key database, you specify a key database password. This password protects the private key. The private key is the only key that can sign documents or decrypt messages that are encrypted with the public key. Changing the key database password frequently is a good practice.
Use the following guidelines when specifying the password:
- The password must come from the U.S. English character set.
- The password must contain at least six characters and contain at least two nonconsecutive numbers. Make sure that the password does not consist of publicly obtainable information about you, such as the initials and birth date for you, your spouse, or children.
- Stash the password.