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 ## Generate public / private key-pair
-To generate a SoftSIM API key you will also need a key pair. Use at least 2048 bit keys.
+To generate a SoftSIM API key you will also need a key pair. Use 4096 bit keys.
 
 To generate a key pair:
 ```console