File Extension Library


.CSR File Extension

  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: Text

What are .CSR files and how to open them?

Can't open .CSR file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .CSR file.

What is a .CSR file extension?

.CSR file extension has been classified as Web Files. The format of .CSR file is Text

.CSR is Certificate Signing Request File

A CSR file is a file created as a signing request for a digital certificate. It contains an encrypted block of text that identifies the applicant of the certificate and includes encrypted data for country, state, organization, domain, email address, and public key. The file is used by a Certificate Authority to establish proof of identity for Web sites.

CSR files are generated using a public and private key. The public key is included in the CSR file, and the private key is used to digitally sign the CSR file.

List of all softwares that can open the Certificate Signing Request File
Windows
Microsoft IIS
OpenSSL
Mac
OpenSSL
Linux
OpenSSL

How to fix problems with .CSR files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .CSR files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .CSR file format
  2. You need to check the .CSR file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)