Class KeyPair
java.lang.Object
java.security.KeyPair
- All Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable
This class is a simple holder for a key pair (a public key and a
private key). It does not enforce any security, and, when initialized,
should be treated like a PrivateKey.
- Since:
- 1.1
- See Also:
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Constructor Summary
ConstructorDescriptionKeyPair
(PublicKey publicKey, PrivateKey privateKey) Constructs a key pair from the given public key and private key. -
Method Summary
Modifier and TypeMethodDescriptionReturns a reference to the private key component of this key pair.Returns a reference to the public key component of this key pair.
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Constructor Details
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KeyPair
Constructs a key pair from the given public key and private key.Note that this constructor only stores references to the public and private key components in the generated key pair. This is safe, because
Key
objects are immutable.- Parameters:
publicKey
- the public key.privateKey
- the private key.
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Method Details
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getPublic
Returns a reference to the public key component of this key pair.- Returns:
- a reference to the public key.
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getPrivate
Returns a reference to the private key component of this key pair.- Returns:
- a reference to the private key.
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