LanguageCRL
Certificate revocation list
File type: Encoded and encrypted file
A crl file extension is related to Certificate Revocation List file that is used to store a list of revoked digital certificates.
What is crl file?
File type category:
Encoded and encrypted file
Date updated: June 21, 2017
The crl file extension is related to Certificate revocation list used in Windows Operating system.
Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is one of two common methods when using a public key infrastructure for maintaining access to servers in a network. The other, newer method, which has superseded CRL in some cases, is Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP).
The CRL is exactly what its name implies: a list of subscribers paired with digital certificate status. The list enumerates revoked certificates along with the reason(s) for revocation. The dates of certificate issue, and the entities that issued them, are also included. In addition, each list contains a proposed date for the next release. When a potential user attempts to access a server, the server allows or denies access based on the CRL entry for that particular user.
The main limitation of CRL is the fact that updates must be frequently dowloaded to keep the list current. OCSP overcomes this limitation by checking certificate status in real time.
MIME types:
application/pkcs-crl
application/pkix-crl
How to open crl file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.crl files.
How to convert crl file?
Conversion to other formats is not possible.
Suggested software to open crl file:
Associated software actions with the crl file
Software applications that can open crl files:
Microsoft Internet Information Services (Microsoft Windows)
OpenSSL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create crl files:
Microsoft Internet Information Services (Microsoft Windows)
OpenSSL (Multiplatform)