Q300507: Passport Encryption Key Sent Through Express Mail

Article: Q300507
Product(s): Microsoft Developer Network
Version(s): 1.3,1.4
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 21-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Passport, versions 1.3, 1.4 
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SUMMARY
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Due to security concerns, the Passport encryption key for all production sites
is sent by express mail.

MORE INFORMATION
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Passport encryption keys for the 2 test environments, Preproduction (PREP) and
Beta Preproduction (Beta PREP), are sent by e-mail.

For more information on Passport key issues or to make changes to existing sites,
send e-mail to the following addresses:

For PREP or Beta PREP sites:

  patest@microsoft.com

For production sites:

  palive@microsoft.com

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbPassport140 kbPassport130 kbPassportSearch
Version           : :1.3,1.4
Issue type        : kbinfo

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