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Last Modified: 2009-05-25 14:04:13.0

TN 7578 - Installation of SSL Certificate into Deerfield WebSite Pro 3.1

Question

How do I install my SSL certificate into Deerfield Website Pro 3.1?

Answer


There are a number of steps. they are listed below:

Step 1. Update the Root Certificate

The Entrust.net Certification Authourity (2048) root must be in the trusted roots.

1. Click on Key Ring tab
2. Click on "Show Trusted Roots"
3. Go to https://www.entrust.net/downloads/binary/entrust_2048_ca.cer and save the file.
4. Rename the file from webroot.crt to webroot.pem.
5. Launch server properties and goto Key Ring tab
6. Click on "Show Trusted Roots"
7. Click on button "Add Trusted Roots"
8. Search for the webroot.pem file and select.

You have now installed the root certificate.

Step 2. Update the Intermediate Certificate

The Entrust Certification Authourity - L1B Intermediate must be in the trusted roots.

1. Click on Key Ring tab
2. Click on "Show Trusted Roots"  
3. Go to https://www.entrust.net/downloads/binary/entrust_l1b.cer and save the file.
4. Rename the file from webchain.crt to webchain.pem.
5. Launch server properties and goto Key Ring tab
6. Click on "Show Trusted Roots"
7. Click on button "Add Trusted Roots"
8. Search for the webchain.pem file and select.

You have now installed the Intermediate certificate.

Step 3. Install the certificate:

1. Click on Key Ring tab
2. Right click on your pending request which should have a question mark\line icon on it.
3. Choose "Attach certificate to key pair"
4. Search for your "Servercert.pem" file and select - The yellow key will turn green if correct match.
5. Choose Close and Choose Yes
6. Stop and Start the site.

Step 3. Enable SSL for the webserver:

By default port 443 is set on the General Tab in Server Properties.

1. On the general tab in server properties, make sure TLS/SSL port 443 is set under the heading Network Settings.

Affected Products:

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