If you find the key process too technical, many users choose to use decrypted 3DS ROMs (often ending in ), which do not require an external key file to run. Ready to jump back into the world of 3DS? Make sure your folder is ready and your keys are in place!
Open your file explorer and paste the following path into your address bar: %AppData%\Citra\sysdata\ Use code with caution.
slot0x0DKeyX=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x0DKeyY=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x0DKeyN=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x18KeyX=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x1BKeyX=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x25KeyX=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF slot0x2CKeyX=0123456789ABCDEF0123456789ABCDEF citra aes keystxt top
: These keys also enable system-level features such as Mii sharing via QR codes, StreetPass functionality, and the installation of encrypted CTR Importable Archives (CIA) . 2. Technical Anatomy of the File
The proper way to obtain these keys is by dumping them from your own Nintendo 3DS console: If you find the key process too technical,
If you have tried to play a game on Citra and encountered a black screen, encrypted error, or a message saying "Missing AES keys," you are likely missing the aes_keys.txt file.
| Key ID | Feature Required For | Status in Custom Builds | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | slot0x25KeyX | Loading Encrypted Games (Required) | Standard | | slot0x2CKeyX | Loading Encrypted Games (Required) | Standard | | slot0x18KeyX | Encrypted New 3DS Games | Standard | | slot0x1BKeyX | Encrypted New 3DS Games | Standard | | slot0x3DKeyX | Installing Encrypted CIA Files | Standard | | common0-5 | Installing Certain Unusual CIA Files | Standard | | slot0x0DKeyX/Y/N | Using Client Cert Dumped from 3DS | Standard | | slot0x2DKeyX/Y/N | Sharing Mii via QR Code | Standard | | slot0x31KeyX/Y/N | Generating Accurate UDS Data Frames | Standard | Open your file explorer and paste the following
Despite this, . That responsibility remains with the user, legally.
Once the process completes, navigate to your SD card directory inside GodMode9 or on your PC.