X.509 Certificate Format
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X.509 Certificate Format

The X.509 certificate uses a standardized format to allow interoperability between applications, Certificate Authorities, and Validation Authorities.

Figure 2 shows the format of a X.509 v3 certificate.

Note: X.509 v1 certificates do not support extensions.





Figure 2. X.509 Certificate Format

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