When you create a client certificate, it automatically creates a CA certificate.

  1. Log into the Cryptographic Security Platform Vault for Secrets webGUI.

  2. From the Home tab, select Manage > Client Certificates.

  3. On the Manage Client Certificates page, click the Create button.

  4. On the Create Client Certificate dialog box, complete the following: 

    Field

    Description

    Name

    Enter the name for the client certificate.

    Create for

    Enter the name or group for whom the certificate is created.

    Certificate Expiration

    Enter the date the certificate will expire or accept the default of 1 year.

    Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

    Optionally click Browse and select the Certificate Signing Request.

    Encrypt Certificate Bundle

    Optionally choose to encrypt the certificate bundle. If selected, you will need to enter an encryption password and confirm it.

    Access Policy

    Select the access policy to associate with this client certificate.

  5. Click Create.