“The parameter is incorrect.” error using netsh http add sslcert

Question

Following the instructions on \"How to: Configure a Port with an SSL Certificate\" in this link: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms733791.aspx, I entered this comman

Answer 1

Using the Serial number instead of the Thumbprint for the certhash parameter will cause this error because of the difference in the amount of characters. Padding with 0s will change the error to SSL Certificate add failed, Error: 1312