encrypted.mdx

title	Create a Database: Encrypted
sidebar_label	Encrypted
sidebar_position	1

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Create a Database: Encrypted

• Encrypted databases in RavenDB use Daniel J. Bernstein's XChaCha20-Poly1305 authenticated encryption algorithm. They are encrypted at rest and by default, also in transit.

• Encryption is possible only if security authentication is enabled and a server certificate is defined.

• Learn more about encryption in: Encryption At Rest.
  Learn how to enable authentication manually in: Manual Certificate Configuration.
  Learn about the secret key in: Secret Key Management.

## Creating Encrypted Database

1. Click the Databases tab.

2. Click the New database button.
   

   1. Name
      Give this database a meaningful name.

   2. Encryption
      Toggle to activate encryption on the new database. When it is activated, the Encryption Configuration view with the key and QR code should open.

   3. Key

   • This is the base 64 key generated by the server.
   • A different new key can be generated by the server when clicking the refresh button.
   • Learn more about this key in: Secret Key Management
   4. QR Code
   • The QR code representing the key

   5. Confirm that you've securely saved the key
      

      • You will not have access to the database if the key is lost.
      • Download, print, or copy and save the key in a safe place. It will not be available again!