DNSSEC Key Set

(DNSSEC Key File dialog -> Add/Edit button)

Simple DNS Plus v. 5.2
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This dialog is used to create/maintain a DNSSEC key set.

 

Key set ID
A unique identifier for this key set.
Only used to identify each key set for management purposes. Not part of actual keys/signatures.
Can be any value you want.
 
Key set type
For details on the 3 key set types, see DNSSEC definition
 
Algorithm
Specify the algorithm to use for calculating signatures.
 
Key size (bits)
Specify the key strength
 
Public key (DNS zone file format)
The public key in DNS zone file format - only available when editing existing key set.
 
Signatures expire
When signatures created with this key set will expire.
The RFCs recommend 13 months for KSKs, and 1 month for ZSKs.
 
DNSKEY only / Do not sign any record sets (key pre-publish / phase-out)
Check this if you don't want any record sets signed by this key set (but still include the DNSKEY record).
This is typically used in "key pre-publish" scenarios.