Start/notes.ini Parameters/KeyFilename

KeyFilename

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Parameter: KeyFilename
Short description: Path or file name of the ID file used by the server or the Notes user.

Profile

Parameter
KeyFilename
Category
General
Component
Server, Client
Available since
R4
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
File name, e.g. server.id or user.id (absolute or relative to the data directory)

Description

KeyFilename defines which ID file the server or Notes Client uses at startup. For servers, the ID contains the server identity (typically server.id); for clients, the user ID. The path can be absolute or relative to the data directory (Directory).

Example configuration

KeyFilename=server.id

Notes & pitfalls

  • The ID file must be readable by the Domino service account – it usually lives in the data directory.
  • For cluster and failover scenarios, make sure the ID files are up to date and backed up.
  • If the server ID is lost or compromised, the certification / recovery procedure must be initiated.
  • For user IDs, the ID vault should generally be used in production.