What are the file requirements for uploading my own SSL certificate and key?
What are the file requirements for uploading my own SSL certificate and key?
v3.xx Requirements
- The certificate and key must be in DER format.
- The key cannot be more than 1024-bit.
- Not applicable for WD15/100 monitoring devices or for Geist Upgradeable rack PDUs.
v4.xx Requirements
Certificate must be in either PEM or PFX (PKCS12) format
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PEM Format
- The public certificate and private key must reside in the same file
- The certificate must follow standard x.509
- The private key must be generated with the RSA algorithm and in PEM format
- The PEM RSA private key may be password secured.
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PFX Format
- Support is also available for the PKCS12 standard (.pfx) which is a binary encrypted combination of a PEM public certificate and its PEM private key.
- When generating a PFX certificate you will be prompted for an optional password.
- Note: If the certificate is password protected, you will need to enter that password into the GUI to upload the certificate successfully. The certificate and key must be in DER format.