CSR Decoder

Paste a PEM or DER CSR to view its subject, public key, signature algorithm, and any requested extensions (like SANs).

Paste a PEM CSR (starts with -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----).

Result

Enter your values and press Calculate — the result appears here.

Worked examples

Decode CSR

  • csr = -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----\nMIIC...\n-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

Result: Subject: CN=example.com

Frequently asked questions

What is a CSR?

A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) contains the public key and identity information you send to a Certificate Authority to request a certificate.

Is a CSR secure to share?

Yes. A CSR contains only the public key and identity information. It is designed to be shared openly with CAs.

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