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What does a SSL certificate do?
An SSL certificate is a bit of code on your web server that provides security for online communications. When a web browser contacts your secured website, the SSL certificate enables an encrypted connection. It’s kind of like sealing a letter in an envelope before sending it through the mail.
How do I view the contents of a SSL certificate?
Another simple way to view the information in a certificate on a Windows machine is to just double-click the certificate file. You can use this certificate viewer by simply pasting the text of your certificate into the box below and the Certificate Decoder will do the rest.
How to view SSL certificate details in each browser and?
If the site is using an EV Certificate, the name of the issuing CA, the company’s name, and the company’s address will also be shown. Click the “Show Certificate” button to view more information.
What do you mean by self signed SSL certificate?
What is a self-signed SSL certificate? Technically, anyone can create their own SSL certificate by generating a public-private key pairing and including all the information mentioned above. Such certificates are called self-signed certificates because the digital signature used, instead of being from a CA, would be the website’s own private key.
How is encryption possible with a SSL certificate?
Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption is possible because of the public-private key pairing that SSL certificates facilitate. Clients (such as web browsers) get the public key necessary to open a TLS connection from a server’s SSL certificate.
How to show SSL certificate bindings in Win32?
Lists SSL server certificate bindings and the corresponding client certificate policies for an IP address and port. Specifies the IPv4 or IPv6 address and port for which the SSL certificate bindings will be displayed. Not specifying an ipport lists all bindings.