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# generate()

Generates a new random private key.

```
static func generate() throws -> Self
```

## Return Value

The generated private key.

## Discussion

Give the [`publicKey`](/documentation/CryptoKit/KEMPrivateKey/publicKey-swift.property) to another person so that they can encapsulate
shared secrets that you recover by calling [`decapsulate(_:)`](/documentation/CryptoKit/KEMPrivateKey/decapsulate(_:)).

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