# PSK Text
Configuration > Security > IPsec > Encryption Key Auto Exchange Settings (Settings 1 to 4) > PSK Text
Configuration > Security > IPsec > Encryption Key Auto Exchange Settings (Default Settings) > PSK Text

Use this page to create or edit the PSK (Pre-Shared Key) text string when PSK is selected for Authentication Method on the Encryption Key Auto Exchange Settings page. The encryption key is generated based on the PSK text string that you enter here.

### PSK Text

Enter or edit the PSK text string here. You can use up to 32 alphanumeric characters including spaces.

### Confirm PSK Text

Confirm the PSK text string by entering it again in this box.
To create the PSK text string, the text entered here must match that in the PSK Text box.

## Buttons

### OK

Click to save the settings and return to the Encryption Key Auto Exchange Settings page. The settings are applied when you click OK on the IPsec page.

### Cancel

Click to cancel the settings.

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