Key Matcher — Do Your Certificate and Key Match?

Check whether your certificate, CSR and private key match. Everything runs in your browser; your key is never uploaded.

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The Key Matcher checks whether a certificate, CSR and private key belong to the same key pair. Pinpoint the cause of a certificate and key do not match error in seconds. The comparison runs entirely in your browser; your private key never leaves your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does certificate and key do not match happen?

Usually you installed the certificate with a key from a different or older request. Find the matching key, or reissue from a fresh CSR.

Is it safe to paste my private key?

Yes. The comparison runs only in your browser; the key is never sent to any server.

Which files do I need to enter?

At least two: usually certificate and private key. You can also add the CSR to compare all three.