Cryptocurrency Q&A Is the CSR the private key?

Is the CSR the private key?

CherryBlossomDance CherryBlossomDance Sun Feb 09 2025 | 7 answers 1874
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? Is the CSR the private key?

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ZenHarmony ZenHarmony Tue Feb 11 2025
The confidentiality of the certificate's private key is paramount.

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MichaelSmith MichaelSmith Tue Feb 11 2025
This key must be safeguarded and kept secret at all times.

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SeoulStyle SeoulStyle Tue Feb 11 2025
In contrast, the public key plays a different role.

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Dreamchaser Dreamchaser Mon Feb 10 2025
It is incorporated into the Certificate Signing Request (CSR).

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KimonoGlitter KimonoGlitter Mon Feb 10 2025
The CSR is a crucial step in obtaining a digital certificate.

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