Administrate Consul Keys

Replace the Pre-Installed Consul Key

1. Switch to the directory of the Consul program files:

   /opt/seal/infrastrcuture/seal-consul-agent

2. Create a new symmetric key:

   ./consul.exe keygen

   The new key is displayed.

3. Distribute the new key in the Consul cluster:

   ./consul.exe keyring -install <new_key>

4. Activate the new key:

   ./consul.exe keyring -use <new_key>

5. Delete the old key:

   ./consul.exe keyring -remove <old_key>

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Show the Installed Keys

This is how you display all keys known to the Consul cluster:

./consul.exe keyring -list

Hint - key

The active key is highlighted.

GfTiHCQsAMdYyUKN+BYhMw== is the default key set during the installation.

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