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Install SSL Certificate: Lotus Domino 5

Follow these instructions to install your GeoTrust SSL certificate for your Web site.

Install the GeoTrust root CA Certificate

  1. First, you will need to download the appropriate GeoTrust root certificate.
  2. Select "3. Install Trusted Root Certificate into Key Ring".
  3. Enter Certificate Label = "Equifax Secure Certificate Authority".
  4. Select "Merge Trusted Root Certificate into Key Ring".

Installing your Web Server Certificate

  1. Your SSL server certificate will be sent to you by email. The email message includes the web server certificate that you purchased in the body of the email message. Copy the certificate from the body of the email and paste it into a simple text editor, such as Notepad.

    Copy Certificate to Notepad

  2. Select "4. Install SSL Certificate Into Key Ring".
  3. Select "Merge Signed Certificate into Key Ring".

Configuring Your SSL

  1. Enter the Server Certificate Administration application and double-click on your server name.
  2. Select the Ports tab.
  3. Select the Internet Ports tab.
  4. Select Edit Server at the upper left corner.
  5. Enter the SSL parameters for your server.
  6. Verify the path to your keyfile in the SSL key file name field.
  7. Click Save and Close at the upper left corner.
  8. Close the Lotus Notes client window.
  9. Stop and Restart your server. The message HTTP web server started will appear.

Test your SSL certificate by using a browser to connect to your server. Use the https protocol directive. For example, if your SSL was issued to secure.mysite.com, enter https://secure.mysite.com into your browser.

The gold padlock icon Gold Padlock Indicates Secure Browser Mode on your browser will be displayed in the locked position if your certificate is installed correctly and the server is properly configured for SSL.