request-key(8)

NAME

   request-key  -  Handle  key  instantiation  callback  requests from the
   kernel

SYNOPSIS

   /sbin/request-key <op> <key>  <uid>  <gid>  <threadring>  <processring>
        <sessionring> [<info>]

DESCRIPTION

   This  program  is  invoked by the kernel when the kernel is asked for a
   key that it doesn't have immediately available. The  kernel  creates  a
   partially  set up key and then calls out to this program to instantiate
   it. It is not intended to be called directly.

ERRORS

   All errors will be logged to the syslog.

FILES

   /etc/request-key.conf Instantiation handler configuration file.

   /etc/request-key.d/<keytype>.conf Keytype specific configuration file.

SEE ALSO

   keyctl(1), request-key.conf(5)

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