Uploading An X.509 Pem Certificate Text - Safran VersaSync User Manual

2.8 Configuring Network Settings
Certificate Request for any reason, copy its text, and paste it into a separate text
file. Save the file before generating a new request.
Using a Self-Signed Certificate
In the process of generating a Certificate Request, a self-signed certificate will
automatically be generated simultaneously. It will be displayed under the Cer-
tificate Request tab.
You may use your self-signed certificate (or the default self-signed certificate
that comes with the unit) while waiting for the HTTPS certificate from the Cer-
tificate Authority, or – if a Certificate Authority is not available – until it expires.
The typical life span of a certificate is about 10 years.
NOTE:
tificate, your Windows
access this site via https with only a self-signed certificate in place. Other oper-
ating systems may vary in how they install and accept certificates. External Inter-
net access may be required by your Certificate Authority to verify your
certificate.
2.8.6.7

Uploading an X.509 PEM Certificate Text

Many Certificate Authorities simply issue a Certificate in the form of a plain text
file. If your Certificate was provided in this manner, and the Certificate is in the
X.509 PEM format, follow the procedure below to upload the Certificate text by
copying and pasting it into the Web UI.
Certificate Chain
It is also possible to upload a X.509 PEM Certificate Chain by pasting the text of
the second certificate behind the regular CA Certificate.
Uploading X.509 PEM certificate text
To upload an X.509 PEM Certificate text to VersaSync:
1. Navigate to
2. Select the
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When accessing the VersaSync Web UI while using the self-signed cer-
®
web browser will ask you to confirm that you want to
Note: Only X.509 PEM Certificates can be loaded in this manner. Cer-
tificates issued in other formats must be uploaded via the
Certificate tab.
MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: HTTPS
Upload X.509 PEM Certificate
Setup.
tab.
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