.jks Java keystore
Other formats
| MIME type | application/x-java-keystore |
|---|---|
| Description | Java keystore |
| Category | Other formats |
| Other extensions | .ks |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .jks file?
A .jks file is a “Java keystore” (MIME type application/x-java-keystore).
How do I open a .jks file?
With the program that created the file. On Linux, xdg-mime query default with the MIME type shows the default application, and xdg-open opens the file with it.
How can you tell a genuine .jks file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.jks shows the guessed type.
Which MIME type belongs to .jks?
The MIME type is application/x-java-keystore. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-java-keystore .jks; in nginx: types { application/x-java-keystore jks; }.