Certificate Request File
General Information
| Title | P10 File Extension |
| Extension | .p10 |
| Full Form | Certificate Request File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Standards Organizations |
| MIME Type | application/pkcs10 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store request |
| Additional Functions | Initiate certification |
| Features | Encoded, ASN.1 format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| SSL Certificate | Yes |
| Server Authentication | Yes |
| Secure Email | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Interception risk |
| Best Practices | Secure transmission |
Historical/Version Information
| Related Standard | PKCS #10 |
| Latest Update | RFC 2986 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .p7b, .p12, .cer |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 OpenSSL |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Microsoft IIS |
Included with Windows | Windows |
 Various Browsers |
Free | Varies |