6.1 / The following instructions explain how to create and install a WEB certificate (SSL certificate) on your own gate manager:
1. Make a CSR file on your GateManager (requires GateManager v.5.4 or later) – The CSR file is a 2048 bit format.
2. Find a certificate provider of your choice such as GeoTrust, GlobalSign, Thawte, AlphaSSL etc. You will use the CSR file just generated in this process. Look for SSL Certificate or a WEB Server Certificate. If a Server platform is needed in the selection process you can specify e.g. Apache. Note: When you apply for a certificate by the authorization service, the FQDN you provide as the GateManager's FQDN must match exactly the entire FQDN configured in the GateManager. Also the format of the certificate must be SHA-1 or SHA-2, and it should be a .PEM format (or alternatively PKCS #8). This is an example of requesting the certificate:
3. You will most likely receive emails with instructions on how to proceed. Important is that you receive an SSL certificate that you can install as follows: