Ok. I have my ASP.NET test site up and running with an RSA encrypted connection string in the web.config file. This works fine on my local machine.

I have added ASP.NET permissions to the key and have exported the key as an xml file. All good. The next step is for me to copy the xml file to the server and “install” the key there using the aspnet_regiis install command through a command window.

Here is where I need some help. I have contacted the tech-support for my webhost (IX webhosting) and they have no idea what I am talking about. Has anyone had success in installing an RSA key to a web server hosted by a third party… or is this procedure only applicable when the servers belong to you?