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Simon_Wright_85
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Feb 26, 2008

Certificate creation error

Im not sure what i am doing wrong but i cannot get our F5 1500 to accept a certificate.     I can create the request without any problems but as soon as i try to install the certificate file tha...
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hooleylist
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Feb 26, 2008
Hi Simon,

 

 

Are the cert and key both in PEM format? If not, can you convert them using openssl on the BIG-IP. If you need to convert them, you can use openssl to do so: (Click here).

 

 

SOL6549: Converting PKCS certificates to PEM format

 

https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/6000/500/sol6549.html?sr=489149

 

 

Else, if they are in PEM format but still aren't matched, can you take a look at this post for details on how to verify the cert and key are a valid pair? Reply here if you have any questions.

 

 

Certificate and key do not match (Click here)

 

 

Aaron