AddSubkey Method

Adds a new subkey to the Key.

Syntax

• C#
• VB.NET

public void AddSubkey(int bits, string algorithm, int expires);

Public Sub AddSubkey(ByVal Bits As Integer, ByVal Algorithm As String, ByVal Expires As Integer)

Remarks

Use this method to add a subkey to a key. Note that the key you are adding the subkey to needs to contain its secret counterpart to be able to sign the new subkey.

Bits specifies the number of bits in the new subkey, Expires is the new subkey's expiration time and date, and Algorithm specifies its public key algorithm: