How to install a SSL Certificate for Java Web Server 6.x


Step 1: Obtain Intermediate CA Certificate

  • Copy the Intermediate CA certificate from your Secure128 portal under “Order Details”.
  • Be sure there are 5 dashes to either side of the BEGIN CERTIFICATE and END CERTIFICATE and that no white spaces, extra line breaks or additional characters have been inadvertently added.
  • Select the server instance to manage and click Manage.
  • Click Security.
  • Click Install Certificate.
  • Select Server Certificate Chain.
  • Enter a Certificate Name. For example: Symantec Intermediate CA Certificate.
  • Select Message text (with headers).
  • Paste the Intermediate text into the box and click OK.
  • Click Add Server Certificate.
  • Do not shutdown and restart the server. Proceed to the instructions below first.

Step 2: Obtain and Install your SSL Certificate

  • The SSL certificate will be sent by email. The certificate is included as an attachment (Cert.cer) and it is also imbedded in the body of the email. Copy the certificate.
  • The text file should look like this:

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- [encoded data] -----END CERTIFICATE-----

  • Select the This Server option.
  • Enter the key pair file password.
  • Enter a Certificate Name. For example: Symantec SSL Certificate NEW.
  • Select Message text (with headers).
  • Paste the Certificate text into the box and click OK.
  • Click Add Server Certificate.
  • You see a warning that changes require a shutdown.
  • Click OK.
  • You see a message confirming that your certificate has been added. Click OK.

Verify your Certificate is installed correctly

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