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Load an Encrypted PKCS #8 Private Key File

Demonstrates the Chilkat PrivateKey.LoadPkcs8EncryptedFile method, which loads a private key from a file, using a password when the key is encrypted. The first argument is the file path and the second is the password. It handles encrypted PKCS #8 DER or PEM, and unencrypted forms.

Note: The file path is relative to the application's current working directory. Absolute paths may also be used. Supply the path to your own key file.

Background: Encrypted PKCS #8 is the standard way to store a password-protected key in either binary DER or Base64 PEM. This loader decrypts both, and because it also accepts unencrypted input it is a robust choice when a PKCS #8 file may or may not be encrypted. As always, source the password securely.

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local chilkat = require("chilkat")

-- Demonstrates the PrivateKey.LoadPkcs8EncryptedFile method, which loads a private key from a
-- file, using a password when the key is encrypted.  The 1st argument is the file path and the
-- 2nd is the password.  It handles encrypted PKCS #8 DER or PEM, as well as unencrypted forms.

local privKey = chilkat.PrivateKey.new()

-- The key password is not hard-coded in a real application; obtain it from an interactive
-- prompt, environment variable, or a secrets vault.
local password = "myKeyPassword"

local success = privKey:load_pkcs8_encrypted_file("qa_data/private_pkcs8_enc.der", password)
if not success then
    print(privKey.last_error_text)
    return
end

print("Loaded a " .. privKey.key_type .. " private key.")