What is keystore content?

What does keystore file contains?

The Android Keystore system lets you store cryptographic keys in a container to make it more difficult to extract from the device. Once keys are in the keystore, they can be used for cryptographic operations with the key material remaining non-exportable.

What does a keystore do?

Keystore is used to store private key and identity certificates that a specific program should present to both parties (server or client) for verification. Truststore is used to store certificates from Certified Authorities (CA) that verify the certificate presented by the server in SSL connection.

How do I find keystore contents?

1 Answer1I think you can run the following command to list the content of your keystore file.2keytool -v -list -keystore .keystore.3If you are looking for a specific alias, you can also specify it in the command:4keytool -list -keystore .keystore -alias foo.5If the alias is not found, it will display an exception:

What is keystore in database?

If you use a keystore, you'll be using a database that has been designed to keep encrypted items, such as keys and certificates. Wherever possible, you shouldn't try and re-invent the wheel.