I'm trying to understand the relationship between a CSR and a private key. Are they the same thing, or are they different? Specifically, is the CSR considered the private key?
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ZenHarmony
Tue Feb 11 2025
The confidentiality of the certificate's private key is paramount.
MichaelSmith
Tue Feb 11 2025
This key must be safeguarded and kept secret at all times.
SeoulStyle
Tue Feb 11 2025
In contrast, the public key plays a different role.
Dreamchaser
Mon Feb 10 2025
It is incorporated into the Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
KimonoGlitter
Mon Feb 10 2025
The CSR is a crucial step in obtaining a digital certificate.