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Curl Command: Pass Client Cert And Key

Use for pass client cert and key with Curl. Exact CLI syntax to pass client cert and key using Curl.

When to use this: Use for pass client cert and key with Curl.

Command Syntax

curl -E <client.pem> --key <key.pem> -k {https://example.com}

Command Breakdown

-E
Client Certificate
Provides a client certificate for mutual TLS authentication.
--key
Private Key
Provides the private key paired with the client certificate.
-k
Insecure TLS
Allows connections to servers with invalid TLS certificates.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to pass client cert and key using Curl.

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