CryptoKey.type
The CryptoKey.type read-only property that indicates the type of the key: if it is the key for a symmetric algorithm ("secret") or for an asymmetric algorithm ("public" or "private", depending of its purpose).
Syntax
JavaScript
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result = <code>key</code><code>.type</code>
Return value
resultis an enumerated value that can be:"secret"represents the unique key used for encrypting or decrypting a message using a symmetric algorithm."public"represents a publicly shareable key used in an asymmetric algorithm."private"represents a key used in an asymmetric algorithm that must be kept private.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Cryptography API The definition of 'CryptoKey.type' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 37 | 34 (34) | Not supported | ? | Not supported |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 37 | 34.0 (34) | Not supported | ? | Not supported |
See also
CryptoandCrypto.subtle.CryptoKey, the interface it belongs to.
License
© 2016 Mozilla Contributors
Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License v2.5 or later.
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-us/docs/web/api/cryptokey/type