How to Install SSL Certificate on OS X Lion 10.7 Server
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To install an SSL certificate on OS X Lion 10.7 Server, first download the certificate zip file received via email and extract it. Then, use the system keychain to add the certificate or execute a command in Terminal, followed by importing the certificate and private key using the Lion Server's settings. Finally, verify the installation through the settings menu in OS X Lion Server.
How to Install SSL Certificate on OS X Lion 10.7 Server
- 1. How to install an SSL certificate on OS X Lion 10.7 server
- 2. Lion server is Apple’s next generation server software that is designed for OS X and iOS devices; Lion server enables its users with following collaboration services like file sharing, meeting scheduling, contact synchronization, web hosting, network remote access, etc.
- 3. After purchasing an SSL certificate from CheapSSLSecurity and completing the check-out process, you will receive your SSL certificate via email. This email contains a Zip file that includes Primary certificate, Root certificate and Intermediate certificate. Download this Zip file and extract it on OS X server directory. Here is a simple stepwise procedure for installing an SSL certificate on an OSX Lion 10.7 server:
- 4. • Double click on your .crt file • On being asked about keychain, please proceed by selecting ‘System’ • Or you can prefer the following command line from Terminal Type: sudo /usr/bin/security add-trusted-cert -d -r trustRoot -k "/Library/Keychains/System.keychain" "/path/to/ca Note: This is a single command, not Two commands.
- 5. • In the Lion server, select your server from the panel on the left side and select ‘Setting’ tab. Here you need to click on the ‘Edit’ button.
- 6. • Now click on ‘Action’ menu and select ‘Manage certificates’. • You will see a new dialog box here. • Press Add (+) button and select 'Import a Certificate Identity' from ‘Actions’ Menu. • Here you need to drag your certificate and private key from the finder to the dialog box and then press the Import button. • Select the imported SSL certificate from the pop menu.
- 7. • You have successfully installed the SSL certificate on OS X Lion 10.7 server with this step.
- 8. • You can also check your newly installed SSL certificate on your OS X Lion server’s setting menu. • Apple OS X Lion Support : http://www.apple.com/support/lionserver/ • SSL Installation Checker : https://cheapsslsecurity.com/ssltools/ssl-checker.php • Generate CSR : https://cheapsslsecurity.com/ssltools/csr-generator.php
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