You use the keytool command and options to manage a keystore (database) of cryptographic keys, X.509 certificate chains, and trusted certificates.

Jan 28, 2011 · keytool is a tool to manage (public/private) security keys and certificates and store them in a Java KeyStore file (stored_file_name.jks). It is provided with any standard JDK / JRE distributions.

Apr 4, 2025 · Keytool is a certificate management utility included with Java. It allows users to create a single store, called a keystore, that can hold multiple certificates within it.

Jan 27, 2024 · In this short tutorial, we’re going to introduce the keytool command. We’ll learn how to use keytool to create a new certificate and check the information for that certificate.

Nov 12, 2025 · Java applications often use keystores to manage digital identities, secure communication channels, and ensure data integrity. The keytool is a command-line utility provided by the Java …

Dec 17, 2024 · keytool is a versatile command-line utility that comes bundled with Java, specifically designed for managing cryptographic keys, X.509 certificate chains, and trusted certificates. It is an …

Jan 31, 2025 · The Java keytool is a command line utility provided with each installation of Java, and this article will guide you through the process of a keytool install in both WIndows and Linux. Keytool is …

Dec 12, 2022 · It functions by enabling users to manage and access their public and private key pairs and certificates that are cached by the server due to previous authentifications and used for SSL/TLS …

Jan 18, 2018 · The Java Keytool is a command line tool which can generate public key / private key pairs and store them in a Java KeyStore. The Keytool executable is distributed with the Java SDK (or …

This chapter provides tutorial notes and example codes on the Java 'keytool' command.