The CryptoKey.algorithm read-only property is an opaque value containing all the information about the algorithm related to the key.
Different implementations have different kind of opaque value for these: such an object can't be shared.
Syntax
result =key.algorithm
Return value
resultis an opaque object describing the algorithm the key relates to.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Cryptography API The definition of 'CryptoKey.algorithm' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | 37 | (Yes) | 34 (34) | No support | ? | No support |
| Feature | Android | Chrome for Android | Edge | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Mobile | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | (Yes) | 37 | (Yes) | 34.0 (34) | No support | ? | No support |
See also
CryptoandCrypto.subtle.CryptoKey, the interface it belongs to.