Creating a Self-Signed Certificate Parent topic

Procedure

  1. Go to Administration → IMSVA Configuration → Transport Layer Security.
    The Transport Layer Security screen appears with the Messages Entering IMSVA tab displayed by default.
  2. Click the SMTP and HTTPS Certificates tab.
    The SMTP and HTTPS Certificates screen appears.
    Note
    Note
    IMSVA checks the validity of all certificates at 01:00 a.m. every day. If you find the Valid value for a certificate is No, the possible causes are:
    • The certificate is not yet valid.
    • The certificate has expired.
    • The certificate has been revoked through the Online Certificate Status Protocol.
    • The certificate has been revoked by the certificate revocation list.
    Replace invalid certificates that are in use to ensure secure TLS verification.
  3. Click Add under SMTP and HTTPS Certificate List.
    The Add Certificate screen appears.
  4. Configure available settings:
    Option Description
    Name
    Specify a certificate name.
    Type
    Select Self-Signed Certificate from the Type drop-down list.
    Key length
    Select a key length for the public and private key pair. The greater the length, the stronger the encryption.
    Country code
    Select the country where your organization resides.
    State
    Specify the state where your organization resides.
    Locality
    Specify the locality where your organization resides.
    Organization
    Specify your organization.
    Organization unit
    Specify your organization unit.
    Common name
    Specify a descriptive name that identifies a certificate.
    Email address
    Specify your email address.
    Valid days
    Specify how long you plan to use a certificate.
    Maximum value: 7300
  5. Click Save.