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Is it safe to convert my private key here?
Yes. Every conversion runs inside your browser, and no file reaches SSL Dragon or any server. For a fully offline route, the OpenSSL command line does the same job on your own machine.
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Can I match a CSR to a certificate as well?
Yes. Fill all three fields and the matcher also compares the CSR with the certificate and with the private key. The CSR field is optional, and you can match a CSR against a private key with no certificate at all.
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How do I know if my private key matches my certificate?
Paste both into the tool and read the certificate-to-private-key verdict. A match means the public-key fingerprints are identical; a single differing character means they are not a pair.
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Does the Certificate Key Matcher upload my private key?
No. Your files are read and compared inside your browser, and nothing is transmitted. You can disconnect from the internet before running a check and it still works.
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Is EV SSL dead?
No, but its most visible feature is gone. Browsers removed the EV company-name indicator from the address bar between 2018 and 2019, so visitors no longer see your organization name without clicking the padlock. The underlying identity verification, the legal name embedded in the certificate, and the warranty are unchanged. See the section above for where that verified identity is still used.
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Can I switch if I already have an SSL certificate from another provider?
Yes. The bundles include a new SSL certificate alongside the automation agent. If you currently hold a certificate from another provider, you can transition when your existing certificate comes up for renewal. Once configured, the agent manages all future renewals on its own.
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Are wildcard certificates supported?
Yes. Both the RapidSSL Wildcard + AutoInstall and GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard + AutoInstall bundles cover unlimited subdomains on a single level (for example, shop.example.com, mail.example.com, app.example.com). Wildcard certificates require DNS-based validation, which the agent handles automatically for supported DNS hosts.
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Why is SSL certificate automation becoming necessary?
Maximum certificate validity is dropping to 200 days (March 2026), 100 days (2027), and a 47-day maximum (2029) under Ballot SC-081v3. Domain validation reuse shrinks to 10 days on the same schedule. Renewing by hand at that frequency is unsustainable.
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How much do the bundles cost?
Starting at $23/yr (RapidSSL Standard + AutoInstall) up to $285/yr (GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Wildcard + AutoInstall). Every bundle includes both the certificate and the automation agent for one year. See all four options in the pricing section above.
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How is AutoInstall SSL™ different from Let’s Encrypt or Certbot?
The key differences are warranty coverage (up to $500,000), a CA-issued site seal, 24/7 support, and a managed agent that requires no ongoing maintenance. The full side-by-side breakdown is in the comparison section above. SSL Dragon’s ACME SSL Certificates page covers the alternative protocol-based approach.
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