HTML <keygen> tag
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HTML <keygen> tag
The <keygen> tag generates a value (key generated by RSA algorithm) submitted along with form submit. It is much similar to UUID (Universally Unique IDentifier).
The purpose of <keygen> element is to provide a secure way to authenticate users.
Warning: The <keygen> tag is deprecated and is no longer recommended.
Example
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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<keygen name="name" challenge="challenge string" keytype="type" keyparams="pqg-params">
</body>
</html>
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| autofocus | - | Specifies that an <keygen> element should automatically get focus when the page loads. |
| challenge | text | Specifies a string that is submitted along with the public key. Default is empty string |
| disabled | - | Specifies that the keygen is not available. |
| form | element_id | Specifies the form element that this element is associated. |
| keytype | text | Specifies the type of key generated. Default value is RSA |
| keyparams | pqg-params | This attribute is required for DSA and EC key generation and ignored for RSA key generation |
| name | text | Specifies the name of the keygen, which is submitted with the form data. |
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