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title: Key pairs
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# Key pairs

Key pairs consist of a public key and a private key that work together to enable secure data encryption, decryption, and digital signing. In PingOne, key pairs play an essential role in protecting sensitive information, validating token integrity, and supporting secure interactions across your environment. The following topics help you view, create, and manage key pairs to maintain strong, reliable security.

* [Viewing key pairs](p1_viewing_key_pairs.html)

* [Creating a key pair](p1_adding_a_key_pair.html)

* [Importing a key pair](p1_import_cert_and_key_pair.html)

* [Designating default keys](p1_designate_default_keys.html)

* [Assigning a key pair to an application](p1_assign_keypair_to_an_application.html)

* [Deleting a key pair](p1_delete_keypair.html)