openssl_pkey_new
(PHP 4 >= 4.2.0, PHP 5, PHP 7)
openssl_pkey_new — Generates a new private key
Description
openssl_pkey_new ([ array $configargs ] ) : resource
openssl_pkey_new() generates a new private and public key pair. The public component of the key can be obtained using openssl_pkey_get_public().
Note: You need to have a valid openssl.cnf installed for this function to operate correctly. See the notes under the installation section for more information.
Parameters
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configargs -
You can finetune the key generation (such as specifying the number of bits) using
configargs. See openssl_csr_new() for more information aboutconfigargs.
Return Values
Returns a resource identifier for the pkey on success, or false on error.
Changelog
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| 7.1.0 | The curve_name configarg was added to make it possible to create EC keys. |
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https://www.php.net/manual/en/function.openssl-pkey-new.php