> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/powershell/powershell-commands/export-dpsencryptionkeys.md).

# Export-DPSEncryptionKeys

### Synopsis

Export the encryption keys in a file

### Syntax

#### NonEncrypted (Default)

```
Export-DPSEncryptionKeys [-ApplicationPath] <string> [-Destination] <string> [-NoClobber] [-WhatIf]
 [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
```

#### Encrypted

```
Export-DPSEncryptionKeys [-ApplicationPath] <string> [-Destination] <string>
 [[-Password] <PSPassword>] -Encrypt [-NoClobber] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
```

### Description

Export the encryption keys in a file. The encryption.config file cannot be moved to another system, as it is encrypted with the data protection application programming interface (DPAPI), which prevents the file from being read outside of the system where it has been encrypted. You must export the file then import it to the other system.

### Examples

**On a Windows OS**

```powershell
PS C:\> $existingDVLSInstance = 'C:\my\path\dvlsInstance\'
PS C:\> $destination = 'C:\other\path\encryption.config'
PS C:\> Export-DPSEncryptionKeys -ApplicationPath $existingDVLSInstance -Destination $destination
```

**On a Linux OS, while creating a new DLVS instance using the same database** PS home/user/linuxDlvsInstance> $newDvlsInstance = '/home/user/linuxDlvsInstance' PS home/user/linuxDlvsInstance> $keysToImport = '/path/to/encryption.config' PS home/user/linuxDlvsInstance> Import-DPSEncryptionKeys -ApplicationPath $newDvlsInstance -Filename $keysToImport

Export the encryption keys from a Windows DVLS. Use those keys when creating a new DVLS instance using the same database.

### Parameters

#### -ApplicationPath

Directory of the application.

```yaml
Type: System.String
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: 0
  IsRequired: true
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -Confirm

Prompts you for confirmation before running the cmdlet.

```yaml
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
DefaultValue: False
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases:
- cf
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -Destination

Destination for the new encryption configuration file

```yaml
Type: System.String
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: 1
  IsRequired: true
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -Encrypt

Encrypt the configuration. For Windows only.

```yaml
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: Encrypted
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: true
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -NoClobber

Prevents the cmdlet from overwriting existing files. If a file with the specified name already exists, the cmdlet will generate an error instead of overwriting the file.

```yaml
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: Encrypted
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
- Name: NonEncrypted
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -Password

Password to protect the exported file. Accepts a string or secure string.

```yaml
Type: RemoteDesktopManager.PowerShellModule.PSOutputObject.PSPassword
DefaultValue: ''
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases: []
ParameterSets:
- Name: Encrypted
  Position: 2
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### -WhatIf

Shows what would happen if the cmdlet runs. The cmdlet is not run.

```yaml
Type: System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter
DefaultValue: False
SupportsWildcards: false
Aliases:
- wi
ParameterSets:
- Name: (All)
  Position: Named
  IsRequired: false
  ValueFromPipeline: false
  ValueFromPipelineByPropertyName: false
  ValueFromRemainingArguments: false
DontShow: false
AcceptedValues: []
HelpMessage: ''
```

#### CommonParameters

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutBuffer, -OutVariable, -PipelineVariable, -ProgressAction, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see [about\_CommonParameters](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=113216).

### Notes

For more information, type "Get-Help Export-DPSEncryptionKeys -detailed". For technical information, type "Get-Help Export-DPSEncryptionKeys -full".


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.devolutions.net/powershell/powershell-commands/export-dpsencryptionkeys.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.