Error 'Invalid X.509 certificate uploaded' when adding a new application
Originally Published: 2006-12-11
Last Modified: 2026-01-14
Article Number
Applies To
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server SP1
Apache Tomcat 5.5.20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0
Issue
Unable to add a new application in RSA Key Manager
Cause
Certificate provided is in binary format and RSA Key Manager accepts only PEM encoded certificates.
Resolution
To convert a binary certificate to a PEM encoded format follow below steps.
1- On Windows, view the certificate.
2-Click on the Details tab.
3- Click on Copy to file and then click next.
4-When asked to select the export file format, select "Base 64".
