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# getPublicKeyType

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Reference for SDK 0.5.x (maintenance mode). See [Status](/sdk-and-white-label/status.md).
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Retrieves the type of the user's public key.

### Usage

```ts
const publicKeyType = encryptor.getPublicKeyType();
```

### Returns

`Promise<string>`

The type of the user's public key.