generateSecureKey

Type: generateSecureKey(): string

generateSecureKey() is a static method that generates a secure, random secret key suitable for use with encryption algorithms, particularly AES-256-GCM.

const key = sauthbase.generateSecureKey();

Overview

• The generated key is 32 bytes (256 bits) of random binary data, converted to a hexadecimal string.
• The result is a 64-character hex string, ideal for use as the secretKey in AES-256-GCM encryption.

Return Value

• string: A secure 64-character hexadecimal key.

Example Usage

const secretKey = sauthbase.generateSecureKey();
console.log(secretKey);
// Example output: '6f8c2d7e3b91ab94f3a17e2a9e8210a7d8b2f501b2374c9b0c985d3a3e812f42'

Notes

• This method generates a new random key every time it is called. Store the generated key securely in a .env file or another secure configuration source.
• The generated key should be used consistently for encryption and decryption purposes.