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Java Keystore vs Truststore
Learn the difference between Java keystore and truststore. Fix PKIX path building failed errors and configure SSL.
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Keystore = "Who am I" (your identity with private key + certificate). Truststore = "Who do I trust" (CA certificates you accept). Mixing these up causes 90% of Java SSL errors!
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KEYSTORE
"Who am I"
TRUSTSTORE
"Who do I trust"
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