Note If you chose Automatic as the processing method used by the Certificate Requests database, you only need to complete Step 3. If you chose Manual processing, then complete the entire procedure.

To sign a server certificate request

1. From the Lotus Domino Administrator, open the Certificate Requests database.

2. Transfer the certificate request to the Administration Requests database:

1. In the Certificate Requests database, open the Pending/Submitted Requests view. If the request does not appear, press F9 to refresh the view.
2. If the request has been "Submitted to Administration Process," continue with Step 3. If the request is still Pending, highlight the request and click "Submit Selected Requests."
3. When you see a "Successfully submitted 1 request(s) to the Administration Process," click OK.

1. Open the Administration Requests database (Admin4.nsf), and then open the Certification Authority Requests/Certificate Requests view and find the new request.
2. Open the request and verify the information in it.
3. Click Edit Request, then Approve Request. Press F9 until the request changes to "Issued."

1. Close the Administration Requests database and return to the Certificate Requests database.
2. Open the Pending/Submitted Certificates view and locate the request. If necessary, refresh the view.
3. If the certificate has not yet been issued, click "Pull Selected Request(s)."

See also

Setting up SSL on a Domino server

Glossary