Message-Level Encryption Keys

Message-Level Encryption keys are required to send MLE encryption to message between the merchant and the
Cybersource
. To create an MLE key, go to the
Business Center
.
Key information:
  • Message-level encryption keys expire after 3 years.
  • Security keys can be used to make any request, including payments. Treat your security keys as you would any secure password.
  • You must use separate keys for the test and production environments.

Creating a Message-Level Encryption Key

Follow these steps to create a message-level encryption key:
  1. Log in to the
    Business Center
    .
  2. On the left navigation panel, choose
    Payment Configuration > Key Management
    .
  3. Click
    + Generate Key
    .
    The Create Key page appears.
  4. Select
    Message-Level Encryption
     and click
    Generate Key
    .
  5. Enter the public key value into the text field, and click
    Create Key
    .