dane_state_init - Linux
Overview
dane_state_init initializes a local certificate issuance state file in the current directory. This file is used to track the state of the certificate issuance process for a specific domain.
Syntax
dane_state_init [-cdf] SUBDOMAIN
Options/Flags
- -c: Create the state file if it does not exist.
- -d: Delete the state file if it exists.
- -f: Force the creation or deletion of the state file, even if it is not possible to do so.
Examples
Creating a state file
dane_state_init -c example.com
Deleting a state file
dane_state_init -d example.com
Forcing the creation/deletion of a state file
dane_state_init -f --create example.com
dane_state_init -f --delete example.com
Common Issues
Error: State file already exists
This error occurs if you try to create a state file for a domain that already has one. If you are sure that you want to overwrite the existing state file, use the -f
option.
Error: Cannot create state file
This error occurs if the current directory is not writable or if the state file cannot be created for some other reason. Make sure that the current directory is writable and that there is enough space on the disk.
Integration
dane_state_init can be used with other tools in the dane-tools suite to issue and manage certificates. For example, you can use dane_state_init to create a state file for a new domain, then use dane_csr to generate a certificate signing request (CSR), and finally use dane_sign to sign the CSR and create a certificate.
Related Commands
- dane-tools: A suite of tools for issuing and managing certificates.
- RFC 7628: The RFC that defines DANE.