Import a Device Certificate
To import a device certificate:
- Select Device Administration > Certificate Management > Device Certificates.
- Click Import.
The Import Certificate page appears.
- Complete the configuration according to the guidelines provided in Table 1.
- Click OK to import the certificate.
You are taken to the Device Certificates page. If the certificate content that you imported is validated successfully, a confirmation message is displayed; if not, an error message is displayed.
After importing a certificate, you can use it when you create an SSL proxy profile and for IPsec VPN peers authentication.
- Click Cancel to cancel your entries and returns to the Device Certificates page.
Table 1: Fields on the Import Certificate Page
Field | Action |
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Type | Select an option to specify whether the certificate that you are importing is an Externally Generated Certificate or a CSR. |
Certificate ID | Enter a unique value for the certificate ID for an externally generated certificate. Select an option from the list to specify the certificate ID for a CSR. |
File path for Certificate | Click Browse to navigate to the path from where you want to import the certificate. |
File path for Private Key | Click Browse to navigate to the path from where you want to import the private key. |
Passphrase | Enter the passphrase used to protect the private key or key pair of the certificate file. |