Configuring Client Certificate Authentication
This page describes steps to configure Client Certificate Authentication.
Client Certificate Authentication is offered as a paid option.For more information on using Client Certificate Authentication, contact us or our partner vendors.
STEP 1: Allowing Users to Use the Client Certificate Authentication
Allow users to use Client Certificate Authentication.
You can use either of the following procedures:
STEP 2: Issuing Client Certificates
Issue a client certificate for each user you allowed to use Client Certificate Authentication in Step 1.
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Click the gear-shaped menu button in the header.
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Click Users & System Administration.
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Click Create & Download.
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Select the checkbox for a user to whom you want to issue a client certificate.
You can select multiple users.
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Set the expiration date.
By default, the date is set to one year later.
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Click Create.
STEP 3: Installing Client Certificates on Devices
Install the client certificate on a device in either of the following ways.
When a User Installs the Client Certificate on a Device
Inform users of the following page:
Installing Client Certificates on Devices
When an Administrator Installs the Client Certificate on a Device
This section describes the steps for administrators to install the client certificate on a device and distribute the device to a user.
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Download client certificates.
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Extract the downloaded zip file.
The extracted folder contains zip files with the users' login names included in their names. -
Extract the zip file with the desired user's login name.
The extracted folder contains the client certificate file and a text file describing the password for the client certificate. -
Install the client certificate on a device.
As for the detailed steps, refer to the following page:
How to Install a Client Certificate
Downloading Client Certificates in Bulk
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In the "Create & Download Client Certificates" screen, select "Valid".
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Select the checkbox for the target user.
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Click Download.