abylon SELFCERT

abylon SELFCERT 23.60.1

Create self-signed test certificates

abylon SELFCERT creates self-signed X.509 v3 certificates for private use and testing. Users can enter owner details, choose a key size from 512 to 4096 bits and set a validity period of up to 9999 days. The tool can install a certificate automatically after generation, and the resulting certificate can be used to encrypt data in controlled test environments.

abylon SELFCERT 23.60.1 details

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License: Freeware
Price: FREE
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File size: 50.84 MB
Downloads: 360
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Author URL: https://www.abylonsoft.de
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abylon SELFCERTOtherWindows 7 x32, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11, WinServer, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Win 10, Win 11

User Rating: 4.7 (3 votes)

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abylon SELFCERT for Windows 10 - Full description

abylon SELFCERT is a Windows utility for creating self-signed X.509 v3 certificates for private use and testing. It is suited to users who need a certificate for experimenting with encryption, checking certificate-based workflows or setting up a test environment without obtaining a certificate from a public certificate authority. Because the certificates are self-signed, they are primarily useful where the owner controls the systems and can install or explicitly trust the certificate; they do not establish public identity in the same way as certificates issued by a trusted authority.

The certificate creation form collects identity details for the certificate owner, including name, email address, country, city, organisation and department. These values are included in the certificate so it can be identified and distinguished from other test certificates. The user can choose a key size from 512 to 4096 bits, allowing the certificate to be tailored to the requirements of a test application or environment. The tool also lets the user set a validity period of up to 9999 days.

After generating a certificate, abylon SELFCERT can install it automatically, reducing the need to locate and import the generated certificate manually. The resulting certificate can be used to encrypt data in private test scenarios. This makes the program useful for checking whether applications can handle X.509 certificates, testing encryption workflows, or creating a certificate for a controlled environment where a public certificate is unnecessary. Its purpose is certificate creation rather than general-purpose certificate management or the operation of a certificate authority.

The program is freeware and supports English, German and Spanish. It is offered for Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as a range of earlier Windows releases and Windows Server. The stated minimum requirements are a Pentium processor and 64 MB of RAM. Users should choose certificate details and key sizes according to the needs of their test setup, and should not treat a self-signed test certificate as proof of identity for public-facing services.

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