Tag: Common Name in SSL

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What is a Common Name (CN) in an SSL Certificate?

The Common Name (CN) in an SSL/TLS certificate is a field that identifies the main domain name that this certificate belongs to. It is used mainly as the primary means for verifying the identity of the domain while conducting safe communication over the World Wide Web. Originally, the CN field…