Master Key Properties

Properties of master keys and key copies.

Click the Name field of the master key, then click the drop-down arrow and select Properties.

Pages Properties
General
  • Name – change the name of the master key.
  • Change Owner – change the owner of the master key.
  • Key recovery – indicates if this key has a recovery copy.
  • Master key startup file – specify if the master key has an automatic start-up copy. The automatic startup copy is used to access the master or dual-master keys when a server, configured for automatic master key access, is started.
Key Copies Assignees and other information about keys – lists the types of passwords and assignees for the key, and information about whether the key is recoverable.
Related concepts
Dual Control and Split Knowledge
Related tasks
Creating a Master Key
Modifying, Regenerating, and Deleting a Master Key