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Last Modified: 2010-07-20 17:08:40.0

TN 7575 - How is the server's certificate installed in Apache?

Question:

How do I install an SSL certificate in Apache server?

 

Answer:

After you receive the secure certificate pickup link from Entrust, follow the instructions below to install your new certificate in Apache server.

 

1. Pick up your Entrust Certificate through the secure pickup link that is sent to you. Copy and paste the certificate that is displayed into a text editor.

The certificate should look like this:

 

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----

MIIETTCCAzWgAwIBAgIESyDyzjANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQUFADCBsTELMAkGA1UE

BhMCVVMxFjAUBgNVBAoTDUVudHJ1c3QsIEluYy4xOTA3BgNVBAsTMHd3dy5l

.

.

.

Fr4NBGoyp0TvTLv9/mIyijCD+AVs+U7vY20nTPeGUsKAFI+u0Hy7MduF8Pt2

8lwRdW7dJnvVl+igWtI/0yXfZahFsPDCl1naLrhazeritKllugMtCXqWlRmA

uyCntu+draHBu/JihC8135lB8XvhYaZlbg==

-----END CERTIFICATE-----

 

Make sure to copy these lines:
 

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----

 

-----END CERTIFICATE-----

Also ensure that there are no trailing spaces or carriage returns. Save the text file using a .crt file extension.

2. Open your server’s HTTPD.CONF file and locate your virtual host entry for the domain to be secured by this certificate and make sure that SSL is enabled for it

SSLEngine on

3. Add the following lines under the virtual host entry in the HTTPD.CONF file:

SSLCertificateKeyFile <path to private key>/<private key file>.key

SSLCertificateFile <path to certificate file>/<certificate file>.crt

 

Your Certificate has been installed.

You need to install a Chain certificate.

You will need to stop and start your website for the changes to take effect.

Affected Products:

• Entrust Certificate Services Enhanced Service Account Version Not Applicable Language Not Applicable Platform Not Applicable