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Why Can't I Get a PKI Certificate When My Computer's Clock Isn't Set to the Current Time?

When creating a certificate, your computer's clock must be set to the correct time. If you get a message that the clock on your computer does not match the time on the server, you will need to reset the date and time in the Date & Time Control Panel (Windows) or the Date & Time system preference (Macintosh). Most systems offer the option of synchronizing your computer with a network time server. You may need to quit and restart your Web Browser after resetting the time and date for the correct time to become effective.

08/29/08

Last Updated: 9/1/08