You are browsing a website, about to enter your credit card details. Suddenly, you wonder: Is this site legit? What if it’s a scam? How do I know my data’s safe? These questions hit hard. They are real worries for anyone who shops, banks, or shares info online. Checking a website’s SSL certificate is your …
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Look, we all know how important SSL is. It’s the padlock in the browser that screams “This site is secure!” Customers trust it. Google loves it. But what if you’re running a service on a naked IP address? No fancy domain name, just straight-up numbers. Can you still get that sweet, sweet SSL protection without …
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You’ve got a certificate, but you need a CSR. Maybe you’re renewing an SSL certificate, switching Certificate Authorities, or just need a fresh start. Whatever the reason, I’m here to break down exactly how to generate a CSR from an existing certificate. But first, let’s get one thing straight: You cannot actually generate a CSR …
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Can I get an SSL cert for an IP address? The short answer? Yes. But hold on. Before you get started with IP-based SSL certificates, there are a few things you need to know. Why You Might Need an SSL Certificate for an IP Address First, let’s talk about why you might even need an …
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Let’s get one thing straight: security is NOT an option, it’s a necessity. Today, an SSL certificate is like the lock on your front door. It tells your customers, “Hey, it’s safe to do business with me.” And if you’re using an IP address instead of a domain name, you NEED an SSL certificate specifically …
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You’re hitting a javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException. It’s like your code walked up to a door with a bouncer (the server), tried to shake its hand (initiate an SSL handshake), and got denied entry. This usually means something’s off with the SSL certificate: maybe it’s expired, maybe it’s not signed by a trusted authority, or maybe your system …
You’re trying to make an API call in Postman, and BAM! You get hit with an “SSL certificate error.” Frustrating, right? But don’t worry, I’m here to show you how to fix this like a pro and get your requests flowing smoothly. Why SSL Certificate Verification Matters First things first, let’s understand why this verification …
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Want to move your website’s security to a new server? Need a backup of your SSL certificate? You’re in the right place. Exporting your SSL certificate from IIS (Internet Information Services) might seem intimidating, but it’s actually easier than you think. Think of it like moving your prized collection of rare comic books. You wouldn’t …
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You’re trying to use curl, a powerful command-line tool, to grab some data from a website. But instead of that sweet, sweet data, you get slapped with an error message: “curl: (60) SSL certificate problem: unable to get local issuer certificate”. What the heck does that even mean? And more importantly, how do you fix …
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