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Why am I getting an invalid key length error?

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Last Updated: August 11, 2009 9:39 AM

Here's the Lowdown: To help keep your site secure, we require a 2048 bit key length.

Symptom: You enter your CSR and the secure certificate application displays an Invalid Key Length error.

Resolution: Make sure the CSR you generate uses a 2048 bit key length.

TIP: If you need help generating a 2048 bit key length, see our Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Generation Instructions.