---
title: "GET /api/v1/kms/keys/{keyId}/private-key"
method: GET
path: "/api/v1/kms/keys/{keyId}/private-key"
tags: ["KMS Keys"]
---

# GET /api/v1/kms/keys/{keyId}/private-key

`GET /api/v1/kms/keys/{keyId}/private-key`

Export the private key (or key material) for a KMS key. For asymmetric keys (sign/verify), the private key is returned. For symmetric keys (encrypt/decrypt), the key material is returned.

## Path parameters

- `keyId` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Default Response

- object
  - `privateKey` string, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Default Response
- `401` — Default Response
- `403` — Default Response
- `404` — Default Response
- `422` — Default Response
- `500` — Default Response

---

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