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# How can I validate the issuance of the SSL Certificate for a public IP?

Validation is done through a process called HTTP Hash.

To perform this validation, you need to publish a hash file on the web server that responds to requests directed to your IP address.

You must download this hash file through your Customer Portal.

The hash file should be published in the following directory on your web server:

`.well-known/pki-validation/`

**Example:**

Hash file: `.well-known/pki-validation/783F6203ED5331A35ZDF4BA503F0E091.txt`

Hash file Content: `Y821159AF31E86897D5C2F5EA547CC1D22724885F89680C5A161DAF11AC7445Z`

For the validation to be successful, it's essential that this file is accessible via the Internet through your IP address, on port 80 or 443. **For example:**

`http://1.1.1.1/.well-known/pki-validation/783F6203ED5331A35ZDF4BA503F0E091.txt`

or

`https://1.1.1.1/.well-known/pki-validation/783F6203ED5331A35ZDF4BA503F0E091.txt`

You only need to temporarily enable port 80 or 443 on the server until the SSL certificate is issued. After issuance, the SSL certificate can be used on another port.



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