SSL Part 2: CAcert Introduction: Difference between revisions

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Creating a valid pass phrase is probably the most difficult part of registration for guidance they provide an example. The eight steps shown below will help in creating a valid pass phrase.

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!Password (Pass Phrase)  

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# Shall not contain your name or part of your name

A signed certificate contains one very important '''verifiable''' piece of information and that’s the '''domain name'''. A domain name is unique, CAcert verifies this using an email probe to access a mail server '''associated''' with that domain name. All domains you require a signed certificate for must first be verified, the following details that process.

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'''1) Login'''

At the login page enter your '''Email Address''' and '''Pass Phrase''' click '''Login'''.

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'''2) Add new Domain'''

To the right expand the '''Domains''' menu click on '''Add'''

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'''3) Enter a Domain Name'''

'''''Note'':''' Make sure your email server is running before clicking Add.

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'''4) Select Email Account'''

Click '''Probe''' (This start the verification process)

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'''5) Verification - by CAcert'''

'''''Note'':''' The email was sent to your email server and NOT your registration email address.

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'''6) Verification - by You'''

Click '''Yes verify this domain'''.

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'''7) Verification Complete'''

After clicking the link your verified domain name is stored in a database ready for use.

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'''8) View Verified Domains'''

Good house keeping, remember to '''delete''' any unused domains.

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