Converting a certificate from pem to pkcs12 format, Importing a certificate to a web browser, Enabling web admin user authentication on the skm – HP Secure Key Manager User Manual
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1.
Open the certificate request in a text editor.
2.
Copy the text of the certificate request. The copied text must include the header (-----BEGIN
CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----) and the footer (-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----).
3.
Log in to the Management Console as an administrator with Certificates access control.
4.
Navigate to the Local Certificate Authority List (Security > Certificates & CAs > Local CAs). Select the
local CA and click Sign Request to access the Sign Certificate Request section.
5.
Modify the fields as shown:
• Sign with Certificate Authority - Select the CA that signs the request.
• Certificate Purpose - Select Client.
• Certificate Duration (days) - Enter the life span of the certificate.
• Certificate Request - Paste all text from the certificate request, including the header and footer.
6.
Click Sign Request. This will take you to the CA Certificate Information section where the certificate
is displayed in PEM format.
7.
Click the Download button to save the certificate to your client.
Converting a certificate from PEM to PKCS12 format
The SKM can provide you with a certificate in PEM format. You must convert that certificate to PKCS12
before importing it to your web browser.
To convert a certificate from PEM to PKCS12 format:
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Execute the following command if you are using openssl:
openssl pkcs12 -export -inkey <key filename> -in <cert filename> -out
<pkcs12 filename>
Importing a certificate to a web browser
To import a certificate into Mozilla Firefox:
1.
From the menu, go to Tools > Options.
2.
Click Advanced.
3.
Click the Security tab.
4.
Click View Certificates.
5.
Click the Import a Certificate button.
6.
Click Import on the Your Certificates tab.
7.
Enter the passwords when prompted.
To import a certificate into Microsoft Internet Explorer:
1.
From the menu, go to Tools > Internet Options.
2.
Click the Content tab.
3.
Click Certificates.
4.
Click Import.
The Import Certificate Wizard guides you through the rest of the certificate import process.
Enabling Web Admin User Authentication on the SKM
To enable Web Admin User Authentication on the SKM:
1.
Log in to the Management Console.
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