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Creating an Encryption Key

To begin encrypting documents, you must first create an encryption key.

Any instance of the Administration Console can optionally store multiple encryption keys in order to allow decryption of documents encrypted by multiple sources.

ClosedTo add an encryption key

  1. In Administration Console's left Navigation Pane, click Security and expand the node.

  2. Under Security, click Encryption to open the Encryption page.

  3. Click the Add button to open the Add Document Encryption Key dialog.

  4. Enter a value for the new key.

  5. Add comments if desired.

  6. Click OK to close the Add Document Encryption Key dialog.

  7. Click Apply on the Encryption page to save your changes.

  8. Next you may wish to assign the encryption key to your documents. Alternatively, you can click OK to close Administration Console.

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