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Openssl / Generate Sha512 Timestamp Request

Generate Sha512 Timestamp Request

Generates a SHA-512 timestamp request from a specified file.

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Terminal
openssl ts -query -data <path/to/file> -sha512 -out <path/to/file.tsq>

When To Use

When creating timestamping requests for integrity verification of file uploads

Pro Tip

Ensure the timestamp authority is reachable for valid responses during the process.

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Back to syntax
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Generated Command
openssl ts -query -data <path/to/file> -sha512 -out <path/to/file.tsq>

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Requested timestamp: /path/to/your/file.txt Request Confirmation

Confirms generation of the timestamp request for specified file.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

failed to open file

Solution: Verify the specified file path is correct and accessible.

unable to write to output

Solution: Ensure write permissions for the specified output path.

error generating request

Solution: Check OpenSSL configuration and availability of necessary libraries.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

openssl
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs Openssl before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<path/to/file>
Input Files
The file path or paths supplied to this command.
<path/to/file.tsq>
Input Files
The file path or paths supplied to this command.
-query
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-data
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-sha512
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-out
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

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