# Encrypting a Private Key Password

You can use the createPwd.exe utility to encrypt a password for a private key, and save the password in a password file.

## Prerequisites

Generate a certificate request file and a password file to save the encrypted password. For more instructions, see Generating a Certificate Request.

## Procedure

1. On the command line, navigate to the $CFROOT/util directory.
2. Enter `./createPwd.exe`.
3. Enter the password and a full path to the file where you want to place the encrypted password.

## Result

After running the createPwd.exe utility, the private key password is encrypted and stored in the password file.

## Example

The following example shows how to encrypt an SSL private key password.

    -bash-3.00$ ./createPwd.exe

    Please enter your Password (Max: 20 characters)...

    Please Reenter your Password to Confirm ...

    Please specify a Path and File Name for the encrypted password to be saved in...
    /mftps/certs/passwordfile
    Thank you......
    Your encrypted Password has been saved in:  /mftps/certs/passwordfile

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