Workflow for preparing the client certificate

Use the following process to prepare the client certificate, which includes setting the client certificate expiration date and password:

1. Download and install openssl.exe from http://www.openssl.org/ to the C:\openssl folder.

2. Create the key file. You can create the following types of key files:

• Private key file

• Public key file

3. Convert the client certificate to PKCS#12 format.

For details, see Converting the client certificate to the PKCS#12 format.

4. Upload the root and client certificates to the SVP.

For details, see Uploading the root and client certificate.