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Article TypeSolution Article
Scope/EnvironmentLCA2013, LCA2014, KCCM2016
LiveContent Architect 2013, LiveContent Architect 2014, Knowledge Center Content Manager 2016
Symptoms/Context
The .NET web error page mentions the following error or you see the following error in Windows event viewer:
The certificate's private key could not be accessed. Ensure the access control list (ACL) on the certificate's private key grants access to the application pool user.
Resolution
Open start – run – mmc.
In mmc, do File – add remove snap-in. Select certificate – Computer Account – Local Computer – Finish and OK.
Navigate to Certificates – Personal – Certificates – right click on the certificate that you are using and choose All Tasks – Manage Private Keys.
Give the IIS pool identity read rights to the private key of the certificate.
 
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