Create Your Own Container Key

This article describes how you can create a secure container key to use with the deployment of a container. For more information regarding containers, see  Getting Started - Using Your Own Containers .

It is helpful, but not required, to create a secure container key before you can create a container. 

To create your container key:

1. Navigate to https://waas.barracudanetworks.com/ and log in with your Barracuda account credentials.
   If you do not already have a Barracuda account, click Free 30-Day Trial to sign up for a trial of WAF-as-a-Service.

2. At the top of the page, click Resources.
3. In the left panel, select WAF Containers > Container Keys. Then click New Key.
4. Provide a unique name for the key. 
5. Choose how you want to create the key. 
   • Generate your own key and provide the public portion. This option is recommended because you have more control and the private key never leaves your infrastructure, making it more secure. 
     1. Copy the UNIX command from the window and paste it into your UNIX-like system:  ssh-keygen -f barracuda-wafaas-container-key
     2. Copy the contents of the barracuda-wafaas-container-key.pub file and paste them into the Public key box.
     3. Click Create.
   • Request Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service to generate a key for you. 
     1. Click Download and keep a copy of the key file in a safe place. You will need it to launch your container. 

     2. Click Create.

         

        Important

        Be sure to download a copy of your private key and keep it in a safe place. Barracuda Networks does not store a copy of your private key.

You can now Create a New Container.