SymmetricKey

Represents a symmetric key used for cryptographic operations. Symmetric keys are typically generated using a . This class also provides methods to export and check the properties of symmetric keys.

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Extends

• BaseCryptoClass

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Constructors

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new SymmetricKey()

new SymmetricKey(): SymmetricKey

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Returns

SymmetricKey

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Methods

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exportRaw()

exportRaw(): Promise<ArrayBuffer> Export the symmetric key as raw bytes. This method should only be called on keys that are marked as exportable.

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Throws

• If the key is not exportable.

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Returns

Promise<ArrayBuffer> Promise A promise that resolves to the raw key bytes.

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hasPurpose()

hasPurpose(purpose: KeyPurpose): boolean Check if a particular purpose is enabled for this key.

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Parameters

purpose

KeyPurpose A key purpose to check.

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Throws

• If the argument is not a valid purpose.

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Returns

boolean boolean true if the purpose is enabled for this key, false otherwise.

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