How do I generate a new encryption key in SSRS?

How do I generate a new encryption key in Reporting Services?

Start the Reporting Services Configuration tool, and then connect to the report server instance you want to configure. On the Encryption Keys page, click Change. Click OK. Restart the Report Server Windows service.

How do I reset my SSRS encryption key?

Restore encryption keys -Report Server Configuration Manager (Native Mode)1Start the Report Server Configuration Manager, and then connect to the report server instance you want to configure.2On the Encryption Keys page, select Restore.3Select the . ... 4Type the password that unlocks the file.5Select OK.Back Up and Restore Reporting Services Encryption Keys

Where is Ssrs encryption key stored?

The encrypted values are stored both in the Reporting Services configuration files and in the Report Server database.

What is encryption key in SSRS?

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) uses encryption to protect sensitive data with an encryption key. The encryption key used by SSRS is separate from the database and must be backed up separately. If you move the ReportServer database you must restore the encryption key before SSRS can function.