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Chilkat2-Python

Export Selected PFX Contents as PEM

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Demonstrates Pfx.ToPemEx, which exports selected PFX contents as PEM-formatted text with control over which parts are included and how private keys are encrypted.

Background. Private keys are written in PKCS #8 form. Supported key-encryption algorithms include aes128, aes192, aes256, and 3des; leaving the algorithm empty produces unencrypted keys.

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import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

pfx = chilkat2.Pfx()

# The file path is relative to the application's current working directory.  An absolute path
# may also be used.  Supply the path appropriate to your own environment.
# The PFX password should come from a secure source rather than being hard-coded.
password = "myPfxPassword"
success = pfx.LoadPfxFile("qa_data/identity.pfx",password)
if (success == False):
    print(pfx.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# Export selected PFX contents as PEM-formatted text.  The boolean arguments control what is
# included: extended attributes, and whether to omit private keys, certificates, or CA certificates.
bExtendedAttrs = False
bNoKeys = False
bNoCerts = False
bNoCaCerts = False

# Encrypt the exported private keys.  Supported algorithms include aes128, aes192, aes256, and 3des;
# leave the algorithm empty for unencrypted keys.  The key password should come from a secure source.
keyPassword = "myKeyPassword"
pem = pfx.ToPemEx(bExtendedAttrs,bNoKeys,bNoCerts,bNoCaCerts,"aes256",keyPassword)
if (pfx.LastMethodSuccess == False):
    print(pfx.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

print(pem)