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@@ -233,6 +233,9 @@ a self signed root CA. The extensions added to the certificate
using the B<set_serial> option, a large random number will be used for
the serial number.
+If existing request is specified with the B<-in> option, it is converted
+to the self signed certificate otherwise new request is created.
+
=item B<-days n>
when the B<-x509> option is being used this specifies the number of