How can I create a keystore?

Question

What are the steps to create a keystore for android?

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Answer 1

Create keystore file from command line :

1. Open Command line:

   Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
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   // (if you want to store keystore file at C:/ open command line with RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR)
   
   C:\Windows\system32> keytool -genkey -v -keystore [your keystore file path]{C:/index.keystore} -alias [your_alias_name]{index} -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 10000[in days]
   

2. Enter > It will prompt you for password > enter password (it will be invisible)

   Enter keystore password:
   Re-enter new password:
   

3. Enter > It will ask your detail.

   What is your first and last name?
    [Unknown]:  {AB} // [Your Name / Name of Signer] 
   What is the name of your organizational unit?
    [Unknown]:  {Self} // [Your Unit Name] 
   What is the name of your organization?
    [Unknown]:  {Self} // [Your Organization Name] 
   What is the name of your City or Locality?
    [Unknown]:  {INDORE} // [Your City Name] 
   What is the name of your State or Province?
    [Unknown]:  {MP} //[Your State] 
   What is the two-letter country code for this unit?
    [Unknown]:  91
   

4. Enter > Enter Y

   Is CN=AB, OU=Self, O=Self, L=INDORE, ST=MP, C=91 correct?
   [no]:  Y
   

5. Enter > Enter password again.

   Generating 2,048 bit RSA key pair and self-signed certificate    (SHA256withRSA) with a validity of 10,000 days
       for: CN=AB, OU=Self, O=Self, L=INDORE, ST=MP, C=91
   Enter key password for  (RETURN if same as keystore password):
   Re-enter new password:
   

[ Storing C:/index.keystore ]

6. And your are DONE!!!

Export In Eclipse :

Export your android package to .apk with your created keystore file

1. Right click on Package you want to export and select export

2. Select Export Android Application > Next

3. Next
   

4. Select Use Existing Keystore > Browse .keystore file > enter password > Next

5. Select Alias > enter password > Next

6. Browse APK Destination > Finish

In Android Studio:

Create keystore [.keystore/.jks] in studio...

1. Click Build (ALT+B) > Generate Signed APK...
   

2. Click Create new..(ALT+C)
   

3. Browse Key store path (SHIFT+ENTER) > Select Path > Enter name > OK

4. Fill the detail about your .jks/keystore file

5. Next
   

6. Your file
   

7. Enter Studio Master Password (You can RESET if you don't know) > OK

8. Select *Destination Folder * > Build Type

   release : for publish on app store
   debug : for debugging your application
   

   Click Finish

   

Done !!!