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HTML keytype Attribute


Definition and Usage

The keytype attribute specifies a key type to be used.

Note: The support for key types may vary between browsers.


Applies to

The keytype attribute can be used on the following element:

Element Attribute
<keygen> keytype

Example

Keygen Example

Generate the key with an RSA alogrithm:

<form action="/action_page.php" method="get">
  Username: <input type="text" name="usr_name">
  Encryption: <keygen name="security" keytype="rsa">
  <input type="submit">
</form>
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Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the attribute.

Attribute
keytype Yes Not supported Yes Not supported Yes