Howto - Generate and Install Web TLS Certificate in TitanSFTP

Howto - Generate and Install Web TLS Certificate in TitanSFTP


How To: Generate and Install Web TLS Certificate in Titan SFTP 


Question

How To: Generate and Install TLS Certificate in Titan SFTP

Reasoning

Why do we need to install TLS Certificate on our HTTPS Website

Answer

Installing TLS and using HTTPS is essential for protecting data, enhancing trust, complying with regulations, improving search engine ranking, and ensuring a better overall user experience. It's a necessary step for any modern website.

Pre-requisites

Know how to generate CSR
Know what is Public Key and Private Key

Step by step on how to generate SSL keys

  1. Go to your Server Instance → Services → HTTP/HTTPS → MANAGE CERTIFICATE → Click NEW

    A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Follow the sample image on how to create CSR 

A screenshot of a phoneDescription automatically generated

  1. Select “Generate CSR for signing by Trusted CA


A screenshot of a certificateDescription automatically generated


  1. Select “Export” 


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated



A screenshot of a loginDescription automatically generated



  1. Open the exported CSR using Notepad – See sample image below

A screenshot of a computer programDescription automatically generated


  1. Getting Certificate from GetACert


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Paste the CSR 


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated

  1. You’ll be presented with Public key (Cer) and Private Key (pem)


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Download the Public key (Cer) and Private Key (pem) and import the Public key 


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Download the Public key (Cer) and Private Key (pem) and import the Public key 


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Once imported you’ll be presented now with Type: Certificate


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated



  1. Now, apply the Certificate to your HTTPS by selecting it to TLS Server certificate


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated


  1. Make sure that you put the FQDN of your website under “Host header name for public access” then click Apply.


A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated











    • Related Articles

    • How To: Create a CSR in Titan and Update TLS Certificate

      Related To Titan SFTP Server and Titan MFT Server. Question How do I create a CSR in Titan and update the certificate? Reasoning I would like to be able to create a CSR in Titan so I can get it signed by my CA for secure FTPS and HTTPS connections. ...

    • How To: Create a CSR and update your SSL Certificate

      How To: Create a CSR and update your SSL Certificate Question How do I create a CSR so I can replace my signed SSL certificate? Reasoning My SSL certificate is about to expire so I need to replace it. I want to have a trusted SSL certificate signed ...

    • How To - Create New Tls Certificate for FTP FTPS

      How To: Create New TLS Certificate for FTP/FTPS Question How do I create a new TLS certificate for securing FTP/FTPS connections? Reasoning Creating a new TLS certificate ensures encrypted and secure connections for FTP/FTPS servers, protecting data ...

    • I want to install FTPS/SSL on two servers, does this mean I need 2 certificates: 1 for each server?

      Description I would like to install FTPS/SSL on my two server instances. Server1 - Port 21 is setup for internal users Server2 - Port 2121 is setup for external users I want to install FTPS/SSL on both servers. Does this mean I need 2 certificates 1 ...

    • How To Install Titan SFTP or Titan MFT on Linux

      How To: Install Titan on Linux Question How can I install Titan on Linux server? Reasoning We have a requirement to install a Managed File Transfer (MFT) server on a Linux platform. Answer You can install Titan easily in your Linux environment in a ...