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Published in : 2022-02-27
While doing server deployment tomcat, I found that the tomcat server required .crt and .key files to run the server on HTTPS.
I obtained only the .pfx file from networksolutions registrar.
Is there any safe way to get the .key or .crt - certificate file without tempering the original certificate file safely?
Will it work to run a web application on HTTPS port?
Eslam Zedan Date : 2022-02-28
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Please Check the solution here
https://www.entrust.com/knowledgebase/ssl/how-do-i-convert-a-pfx-to-be-used-with-an-apache-server
Life becomes easy when OpenSSL is the savior!
It is so easy to get .crt and .key file from your .pfx file using openSSL.
Step 1: Install and unzip OpenSSL. Keep .pfx file with yourself handy.
Step 2: First get your private key from your .pfx file.
openssl pkcs12 -in [yourfilename.pfx] -nocerts -out [keyfilename-encrypted.key]
Please note that, when you are going to enter the password, you can’t see against password, but they are typing in the back.
Step 3: Get your .crt file from your .pfx file.
openssl pkcs12 -in [yourfilename.pfx] -clcerts -nokeys -out [certificatename.crt]
Step 4: Using private key (step2), get your .key file
openssl rsa -in [keyfilename-encrypted.key] -out [keyfilename-decrypted.key]
Voila! You are done!
Now you can use your files to run your servers over secure protocols!
Reference: You can read more information and better examples here → Server SSL - extract .pfx .crt and .key file
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