Hey everyone, I'm handling a server that runs door control software, but I'm stuck trying to set up an integration that requires an x509 SSL certificate for API access. I've enabled IIS and successfully created a DNS record, plus I got an external IP for the server. I made the CSR using the FQDN and bought a standard certificate from GoDaddy (no free cert advice, please!). But now, I'm completely lost on how to actually install the certificate. I have a .crt file and three .pem files but I'm receiving conflicting advice on which method to use for installation—some say use the IIS, others suggest a certificate management utility, while some mention MMC plugins. I just want to import this certificate correctly and verify it works since I need it sorted fast! Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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You can start by double-clicking the certificate file that contains the private key. When the install wizard pops up, select the option to install it for the local machine. After that, head to IIS and select the installed certificate to use it. It's pretty straightforward once you get to that step!
I just installed the certificate for the machine account. However, I need to install an intermediate cert next as per GoDaddy's instructions. They reference an intermediate SSL certificate, but with my unpacked files, it only shows a .CRT and those .PEM files. Can't figure out how to install the intermediate cert—is it possible it needs to be converted first? Is it essential?