.CA File Extension

Certificate Authority File

The file named.ca contains root DNS servers list. Files with .CA extension found on Linux. The .CA extension originally developed for Text editor application. Files of other types with .CA extension c...

General Information

Title CA File Extension
Extension .ca
Full Form Certificate Authority File
File Type Security Certificate File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/pkix-ca

File Function

Primary Function Store certificate
Additional Functions Validate identity, Encrypt communication
Features Public key, Digital signature

File Characteristics

Quality High security
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Web Security Yes
Email Encryption Yes
Code Signing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Certificate forgery
Best Practices Regular updates, Verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on authority

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .crt, .cer, .pem, .key

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenSSL Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Mozilla Firefox Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Google Chrome Free Windows, Mac, Linux