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= Information checklist for CAs applying for inclusion in Mozilla =
= Information checklist for CAs applying for inclusion in Mozilla =


In order to support cryptographic applications such as SSL/TLS connections to web and other servers, and signed and encrypted email, Firefox and other Mozilla-based products contain digital certificates and related metadata for multiple Certification Authorities (CAs). By including the CA certificates and various associated pre-set metadata values Mozilla-based products can recognize as valid the end entity certificates that are issued under the auspices of the CAs in question and are associated with, e.g., web servers, and email senders.
In order to support cryptographic applications, such as those that make TLS connections to web and other servers, and those that sign and encrypt/decrypt email, Firefox and other Mozilla-based products contain digital certificates and related metadata for multiple Certification Authorities (CAs). By including the CA certificates and various associated pre-set metadata values Mozilla-based products can recognize as valid the end entity certificates that are issued under such CAs and are associated with, e.g., web servers, and email senders.


== Example and Template ==
== Example and Template ==
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