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# 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](/fenixpyre-for-admins/admin-dashboard/key-management/master-encryption-keys/setup-bring-your-own-master-encryption-key-byomek-with-azure/configure-azure-key-vault-as-bring-your-own-key-provider.md)

### Setting up Master Encryption Key with Azure

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Watch video tutorial [here](#video-tutorial)
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Log in to the FenixPyre Dashboard**

Use your credentials to access the FenixPyre Dashboard.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Navigate to Key Management

Go to `Security` → `Key Management`.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Create a Master Encryption Key

Select `Master Encryption Keys` tab and click on `Add New Master Encryption Key.`
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Select Microsoft Azure from the Key Provider options

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Select the key provider

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

{% hint style="info" %}
Make sure you have a Azure Key Vault setup as a Key Provider on FenixPyre. [Read more](/fenixpyre-for-admins/admin-dashboard/key-management/master-encryption-keys/setup-bring-your-own-master-encryption-key-byomek-with-azure/configure-azure-key-vault-as-bring-your-own-key-provider.md)
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Enter the key details and create the key

* Provide a name for your key.
* Click `Create Key` to proceed.
  {% endstep %}

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**Success Confirmation**

A confirmation message will appear indicating successful key creation.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Copy and Download the Master Key**

* Copy the master key and download it for safekeeping.
* Enter the key on the next page for verification.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**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.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Key Verification

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

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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

***

### Video Tutorial

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