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Kintify Fix · dns-ssl

Kintify Fix: SSL Handshake Failed

Kintify Fix answer

Check openssl s_client -showcerts -connect host:443, then install the intermediate cert on the server. before rolling back.

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SSL handshake failures are almost always a certificate chain, a hostname mismatch, or a TLS version / cipher mismatch.

Check openssl s_client -showcerts -connect host:443 and install the intermediate cert on the server.

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Kintify Fix steps

  1. 1

    Run `openssl s_client -showcerts -connect host:443`

  2. 2

    Install the intermediate cert on the server

  3. 3

    Verify SAN matches the hostname

Common causes

  • Missing intermediate certificate
  • Hostname not in cert SAN
  • Unsupported TLS version (1.0/1.1 disabled)

Kintify Fix FAQ

What causes SSL Handshake Failed?
Missing intermediate certificate and Hostname not in cert SAN are the most common causes.
How do I fix SSL Handshake Failed?
Check openssl s_client -showcerts -connect host:443, then install the intermediate cert on the server.