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+ | # SSL CN | ||
+ | The Common Name - CN - identifies a [hostname](/glossary/h/hostname) associated with an [SSL](/glossary/s/ssl) server [certificate](/glossary/s/ssl_certificate). | ||
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+ | The certificate is valid for a request only if the requested hostname matches the certificate common name. | ||
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+ | For a single-name certificate, the common name is a single hostname (`example.com` or `www.example.com`). | ||
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+ | For a wildcard certificate, the common name is a wildcard name (`*.example.com`). |