C#
C#
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.Chilkat C# Downloads
bool success = false;
Chilkat.Pfx pfx = new Chilkat.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.
string password = "myPfxPassword";
success = pfx.LoadPfxFile("qa_data/identity.pfx",password);
if (success == false) {
Debug.WriteLine(pfx.LastErrorText);
return;
}
// 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.
bool bExtendedAttrs = false;
bool bNoKeys = false;
bool bNoCerts = false;
bool 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.
string keyPassword = "myKeyPassword";
string pem = pfx.ToPemEx(bExtendedAttrs,bNoKeys,bNoCerts,bNoCaCerts,"aes256",keyPassword);
if (pfx.LastMethodSuccess == false) {
Debug.WriteLine(pfx.LastErrorText);
return;
}
Debug.WriteLine(pem);