Create a Master Encryption Key and Store in Azure Key Vault

Prerequisites

Before continuing, make sure you've completed the steps in the guide to set up an Azure Managed HSM: Step-by-Step Guide for Setting Up an Encryption Key Provider with Azure

Setting up Master Encryption Key with Azure

Watch video tutorial here

1

Log in to the FenixPyre Dashboard

Use your credentials to access the FenixPyre Dashboard.

2

Navigate to Key Management

Go to Security → Key Management.

3

Create a Master Encryption Key

Select Master Encryption Keys tab and click on Add New Master Encryption Key.

4

Select Microsoft Azure from the Key Provider options

5

Select the key provider

From the dropdown, select the Azure Key Provider you have setup.

Make sure you have a Azure Key Vault setup as a Key Provider on FenixPyre. Read more

6

Enter the key details and create the key

• Provide a name for your key.

• Click Create Key to proceed.

7

Success Confirmation

A confirmation message will appear indicating successful key creation.

8

Copy and Download the Master Key

• Copy the master key and download it for safekeeping.

• Enter the key on the next page for verification.

Important: FenixPyre does not store the decrypted version of the master key. Please ensure you securely store the key, as it is essential for decrypting your data in the future.

9

Key Verification

Enter the key in the final step for verification to complete the master key creation process.

---

Video Tutorial