# Import a master encryption key from Google HSM to FenixPyre

Creating a Key in GCP for FenixPyre

**Navigate to Key Ring in GCP Console:**

* Access the Google Cloud Platform console and navigate to your key ring.

**Create a New Key:**

* Click on **Create Key**.<br>

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**Configure Key Details:**

* In the **Name** field, enter a name for your new key.
* For the protection level, select the **HSM** radio button.
* Click on **Continue**.\ <br>

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**Select Key Type and Purpose:**

* Choose **HSM-Generated-Key**.
* For Purpose and Algorithm, select **Symmetric encrypt decrypt**.

**Complete Key Creation:**

* Click on **Continue**, then click on **Create**.
* You will now see the new key created in HSM.

#### Importing a Master Key in FenixPyre Using Google Cloud

1. **Access the FenixPyre Dashboard:**
   * Log in to your FenixPyre Dashboard with your administrative credentials.
2. **Add a New Master Encryption Key:**
   * Navigate to **Key Management**.
   * Click on **Add New Master Encryption Key**.
3. **Select the Appropriate Vault:**
   * Choose the vault where your encryption key was created from the dropdown menu.
4. **Specify the Key Name:**
   * Enter the name of the key you wish to use.
5. **Import the Key:**
   * Click on **Import a Key**.
   * Enter the same key name that you specified when creating the key in the key ring.
   * Ensure that the key was created in the same vault selected in step 3.
   * Click on **Import** to finalize the key import process.

**Note:** It is crucial to ensure that the key name and vault match the details from the creation process to successfully import the key.

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