# Create Key Pair

Use to create new key pairs to add to a keystore file. Keystore (`.ks`) files are used to store key pairs for signing MIDlet suites.

Element | Description
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Key Pair Alias | Specifies a unique name for the key pair. Aliases are case-insensitive. For example, the aliases "Lock" and "lock" would refer to the same keystore entry.
Certificate Details | Specifies the certificate details: Common Name, Organization Unit, Organization Name, Locality Name, State Name, and Country.
Common Name | Specifies a common name of a person, such as "Susan Jones"
Organization Unit | Specifies a department or division name, such as "Purchasing"
Organization Name | Specifies a large organization name, such as "MyCompany, Inc."
Locality Name | Specifies a locality (city) name, such as "Jamestown"
State Name | Specifies a State or province name, such as "California"
Country | Specifies a two-letter country code, such as "CH"
Password | Sets a password that unlocks the keystore file so it can be used. The password must be at least 6 characters long.
Confirm Password | Confirms the password. Re-type the password to ensure that it is the password you want.

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