2 # OpenSSL example configuration file.
3 # This is mostly being used for generation of certificate requests.
6 RANDFILE = $ENV::HOME/.rnd
7 oid_file = $ENV::HOME/.oid
10 # To use this configuration file with the "-extfile" option of the
11 # "openssl x509" utility, name here the section containing the
12 # X.509v3 extensions to use:
14 # (Alternatively, use a configuration file that has only
15 # X.509v3 extensions in its main [= default] section.)
19 # We can add new OIDs in here for use by 'ca' and 'req'.
20 # Add a simple OID like this:
22 # Or use config file substitution like this:
23 # testoid2=${testoid1}.5.6
25 ####################################################################
27 default_ca = CA_default # The default ca section
29 ####################################################################
32 dir = ./demoCA # Where everything is kept
33 certs = $dir/certs # Where the issued certs are kept
34 crl_dir = $dir/crl # Where the issued crl are kept
35 database = $dir/index.txt # database index file.
36 new_certs_dir = $dir/newcerts # default place for new certs.
38 certificate = $dir/cacert.pem # The CA certificate
39 serial = $dir/serial # The current serial number
40 crl = $dir/crl.pem # The current CRL
41 private_key = $dir/private/cakey.pem# The private key
42 RANDFILE = $dir/private/.rand # private random number file
44 x509_extensions = usr_cert # The extentions to add to the cert
46 # Extensions to add to a CRL. Note: Netscape communicator chokes on V2 CRLs
47 # so this is commented out by default to leave a V1 CRL.
48 # crl_extensions = crl_ext
50 default_days = 365 # how long to certify for
51 default_crl_days= 30 # how long before next CRL
52 default_md = md5 # which md to use.
53 preserve = no # keep passed DN ordering
55 # A few difference way of specifying how similar the request should look
56 # For type CA, the listed attributes must be the same, and the optional
57 # and supplied fields are just that :-)
63 stateOrProvinceName = match
64 organizationName = match
65 organizationalUnitName = optional
67 emailAddress = optional
69 # For the 'anything' policy
70 # At this point in time, you must list all acceptable 'object'
73 countryName = optional
74 stateOrProvinceName = optional
75 localityName = optional
76 organizationName = optional
77 organizationalUnitName = optional
79 emailAddress = optional
81 ####################################################################
84 default_keyfile = privkey.pem
85 distinguished_name = req_distinguished_name
86 attributes = req_attributes
87 x509_extensions = v3_ca # The extentions to add to the self signed cert
89 # req_extensions = v3_req # The extensions to add to a certificate request
91 [ req_distinguished_name ]
92 countryName = Country Name (2 letter code)
93 countryName_default = AU
97 stateOrProvinceName = State or Province Name (full name)
98 stateOrProvinceName_default = Some-State
100 localityName = Locality Name (eg, city)
102 0.organizationName = Organization Name (eg, company)
103 0.organizationName_default = Internet Widgits Pty Ltd
105 # we can do this but it is not needed normally :-)
106 #1.organizationName = Second Organization Name (eg, company)
107 #1.organizationName_default = World Wide Web Pty Ltd
109 organizationalUnitName = Organizational Unit Name (eg, section)
110 #organizationalUnitName_default =
112 commonName = Common Name (eg, YOUR name)
115 emailAddress = Email Address
116 emailAddress_max = 40
118 # SET-ex3 = SET extension number 3
121 challengePassword = A challenge password
122 challengePassword_min = 4
123 challengePassword_max = 20
125 unstructuredName = An optional company name
129 # These extensions are added when 'ca' signs a request.
131 # This goes against PKIX guidelines but some CAs do it and some software
132 # requires this to avoid interpreting an end user certificate as a CA.
134 basicConstraints=CA:FALSE
136 # Here are some examples of the usage of nsCertType. If it is omitted
137 # the certificate can be used for anything *except* object signing.
139 # This is OK for an SSL server.
140 # nsCertType = server
142 # For an object signing certificate this would be used.
143 # nsCertType = objsign
145 # For normal client use this is typical
146 # nsCertType = client, email
148 # and for everything including object signing:
149 # nsCertType = client, email, objsign
151 # This is typical in keyUsage for a client certificate.
152 # keyUsage = nonRepudiation, digitalSignature, keyEncipherment
154 # This will be displayed in Netscape's comment listbox.
155 nsComment = "OpenSSL Generated Certificate"
157 # PKIX recommendations harmless if included in all certificates.
158 subjectKeyIdentifier=hash
159 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid,issuer:always
161 # This stuff is for subjectAltName and issuerAltname.
162 # Import the email address.
163 # subjectAltName=email:copy
165 # Copy subject details
166 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
168 #nsCaRevocationUrl = http://www.domain.dom/ca-crl.pem
177 # Extensions to add to a certificate request
179 basicConstraints = CA:FALSE
180 keyUsage = nonRepudiation, digitalSignature, keyEncipherment
185 # Extensions for a typical CA
188 # PKIX recommendation.
190 subjectKeyIdentifier=hash
192 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid:always,issuer:always
194 # This is what PKIX recommends but some broken software chokes on critical
196 #basicConstraints = critical,CA:true
197 # So we do this instead.
198 basicConstraints = CA:true
200 # Key usage: this is typical for a CA certificate. However since it will
201 # prevent it being used as an test self-signed certificate it is best
202 # left out by default.
203 # keyUsage = cRLSign, keyCertSign
205 # Some might want this also
206 # nsCertType = sslCA, emailCA
208 # Include email address in subject alt name: another PKIX recommendation
209 # subjectAltName=email:copy
210 # Copy issuer details
211 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
213 # DER hex encoding of an extension: beware experts only!
215 # Where 'obj' is a standard or added object
216 # You can even override a supported extension:
217 # basicConstraints= critical, DER:30:03:01:01:FF
222 # Only issuerAltName and authorityKeyIdentifier make any sense in a CRL.
224 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
225 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid:always,issuer:always