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  The KMS stanza configures KMS-specifc parameters.
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# `kms` Stanza

The `kms` stanza configures Boundary kms-specific parameters.

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## Configuration

KMS configuration can be done through the Vault configuration file using the
`kms` stanza:

```hcl
kms [NAME] {
  # ...
}
```

For example:

```hcl
kms "pkcs11" {
  # ...
}
```
