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HTML Keygen

HTML Keygen Tag

The <keygen> tag specifies a key-pair generator field used for forms. When the form is submitted, the private key is stored locally, and the public key is sent to the server.


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<title> HTML Keygen Tag </title>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
</head>
<body>
<form action="action-page.php" method="get">
Username: <input type="text" name="usr_name">
Encryption: <keygen name="security">
<input type="submit">
</form>
</body>
</html>

Output

HTML Keygen Tag
Username: Encryption:

Note: This tag is not used often and is about to get removed from HTML 5.

HTML Keygen Attributes

Attributes Description
autofocus Specifies that a <keygen> element should automatically get focus when the page loads.
challenge Specifies that the value of the <keygen> element should be challenged when submitted.
form Specifies one or more forms the <keygen> element belongs to.
disabled Specifies that a <keygen> element should be disabled.
keytype Specifies the security algorithm of the key.
name Defines a name for the <keygen> element.

Browser Support

Element
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<keygen>
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