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RE: [b]"What Does -k Do in the Curl Command in Linux? Can Someone Explain?"[/b] - darkByteX77 - 09-03-2025
The `-k` option in curl is like a "don’t ask questions, just do it" flag for SSL certs. It skips the validation process, which can be useful for testing or debugging, but it’s not something you’d wanna use in a real-world scenario.
If you’re dealing with SSL certs, tools like SSL Labs or OpenSSL can help you figure out what’s going on. Just be careful with `-k`—it’s not a long-term solution.