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Using hostname only instead of FQDN in certificate

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Can a localhost's name be used on a self signed certificate and used internally for the applications running on the same localhost?

I am just trying to test my applications with certificates.

Forgive my ignorance I am new to deploying certs.

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Depends on whether those applications are willing to accept a self-signed certificate.
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Why you ever need to use a localhost certificate? Certificate on localhost provides zero benefits because all traffic is passed through a software loopback adapter.
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Bob

You can use any hostname and IP-address in self signed certificates.

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Note that using encryption to communicate between services running on the same host provides no security benefit at all and only creates additional overhead...

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