For JKS, we can use the Java keytool utility, which comes inbuilt with the JDK, and for PKCS12, we can use the openssl utility. Let's Get to Work Exporting the public key from a JSK is quite. Topic - (1) Using keytool to generate a public-private key pair. The first step in configuring a VT Display session for SSH client authentication using a public key is to use the keytool program to generate a public-private key pair. Keytool is a multipurpose utility program, included in the Java 2 Version 1.4 JRE and distributed with Host On-Demand, for managing keys. Generate a.jks keystore using.key and.crt files: Notes: x509 standard assumes a strict hierarchical system of certificate authorities (CAs) for issuing the certificates. Structure of a certificate: The structure of an X.509 v3 digital certificate is as follows:. Certificate Version Serial Number Algorithm ID Issuer Validity Not Before Not. Perform the following operations from the command line. Keytool –keystore clientkeystore. This command imports the certificate (domain.crt) into the keystore (keystore.jks), under the specified alias (domain). If you are importing a signed certificate, it must correspond to the private key in the specified alias: keytool -importcert -trustcacerts -file domain.crt -alias domain -keystore keystore.jks.

Use Java's Keytool to create a CSR and install your SSL/TLS certificate on your Tomcat (or other Java-based) server

Use these instructions to generate your certificate signing request (CSR) and install your SSL/TLS certificate on your Tomcat server using Java’s Keytool.

Restart Note: After you've installed your SSL/TLS certificate and configured the server to use it, you must restart the Tomcat service.

To create your certificate signing request (CSR), see Tomcat Server: Create Your CSR with Java Keytool.
To install your SSL certificate, see Tomcat Server: Install and Configure Your SSL/TLS Certificate.

To view these instructions in Spanish, see CSR para Tomcat and Tomcat Instalar Certificado SSL.

If you are looking for a simpler way to create CSRs, and install and manage your SSL/TLS certificates, we recommend using the DigiCert^® Certificate Utility for Windows. You can use the DigiCert Utility to generate your CSR and prepare your SSL/TLS certificate file for installation on your Tomcat server. See Tomcat: Create CSR & Install SSL/TLS Certificate with the DigiCert Utility.

I. Tomcat Server: Create Your CSR with Java’s Keytool

Use the instructions in this section to create a new keystore (.jks) file and to generate your CSR.

Recommended Method: Use the DigiCert Java Keytool CSR Wizard

Save yourself some time: Use the DigiCert Java Keytool CSR Wizard to generate a Keytool command to create your Tomcat keystore and CSR.

Simply fill out the form, click Generate, and then paste your customized Java Keytool command into your terminal.
The Java keytool utility creates both your private key and your certificate signing request, and saves them to two files: your_common_name.jks, and your_common_name.csr.
You can then copy the contents of the CSR file and paste it into the CSR text box in our order form.
Skip to Step 2, part 3: Save and Back-up Your Keystore File.

Do you prefer a more manual approach to generating your Tomcat keystore and CSR? Follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Use Keytool to Create a New Keystore

Important: We recommend you generate a new keystore following the process outlined in this section. Installing a new certificate to an old keystore often ends in installation errors or the SSL/TLS certificate not working properly. Before you begin this process, backup and remove any old keystores.

Run Command
1. Navigate to the directory where you plan to manage your keystore and SSL/TLS certificate.
2. Enter the command below.
  In the command above, your_site_name should be the name of the domain you want to secure with this SSL/TLS certificate. When ordering a Wildcard certificate, do not include the asterisk (*) in the filename (e.g., your_site_name). The asterisk is not a valid keytool character.
3. Create a Password
  1. When prompted, create a password for your Keystore.
    Note: You will specify this password in your Tomcat configuration file and then use it to generate your CSR and to import your certificate.
  2. Store this password somewhere safe, such as a trusted and secured password manager.
4. Enter your SSL/TLS certificate information.
  Important: When prompted for the first and last name, DO NOT type your first and last name. Instead, type the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) for the site you are securing with this certificate (e.g., www.yourdomain.com, mail.yourdomain.com). Are you are ordering a Wildcard Certificate? Then your FQDN must begin with an asterisk (*). (e.g.,*.yourdomain.com).
5. Enter your Organization information.
6. When prompted to verify your information, type y or yes to confirm.
7. When asked for a 'key password for <server>', press enter to use the password you just created for the keystore file.
Your keystore file, your_site_name.jks, is now created and in your current working directory.

Step 2: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from your New Keystore

Run Command
1. In Keytool, type the following command:
  In the command above, your_site_name should be the name of the keystore file you created in Step 1: Use Keytool to Create a New Keystore or when using the DigiCert Java Keytool CSR Wizard.
2. When prompted, enter the password you created earlier (when you created your new keystore).
3. In your current directory, csr.txt (e.g., your_site_domain.txt) now contains your CSR.
Save and Back-up Your Keystore File
1. Take note of the path to your keystore file (your_site_domain.jks) as your SSL/TLS certificate will be installed to it later.
2. We recommend that you create a back-up copy of your Keystore file (your_site_domain.jks) before continuing. Having a back-up of the Keystore file can help resolve issues that may occur during certificate SSL/TLS installation.
Order Your SSL/TLS Certificate
1. Open the .csr file you created with a text editor.
2. Copy the text, including the -----BEGIN NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- and -----END NEW CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- tags, and paste it in to the DigiCert order form.
3. Make sure that when you Select Server Software, you select Tomcat.
Install Certificate
After you’ve received your SSL/TLS certificate from DigiCert, you can install it on your Tomcat server.

Java Keytool Commands to easily manage your SSL certificates

Java Keytool, a key and certificate management tool, is used for managing certificate key pairs and certificates. The keys and certificates are stored in the Java Keystore. Your keys are protected by means of a password so that any illegitimate entity doesn’t get hold of it. Java Keytool offers various other functions that make the certificate management much easier. However, you’d need to run Java Keytool commands in order to use these functions. That’s why we’ve come up with commands that will help you create and import your certificate in no time.

How to Generate Root & Intermediate by Java Keytool Commands

Generate a Java key pair and keystore:

Generate a certificate signing request (CSR) for an existing Java keystore:

Generate a keystore and self-signed certificate:

How to Import Root & Intermediate by Java Keytool Commands

Import an intermediate CA certificate to an existing Java keystore:

Generate Jks File From Crt And Key Using Keytool