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Are there any characters I cannot use in my CSR? Print

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You cannot use any of the following characters in your CSR: < > ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * / \ ( ) ? & , Note that the asterisk (*) may be used for Wildcard certificate CSR's only. Also, do not include http:// or https:// in your Common Name.


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