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Creating a new Root CA
Help | Content Gateway | v8.5.x
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Creating a subordinate certificate authority
If you do not already have a Root CA, you can use the Content Gateway manager to create one. The process uses openssl pkcs#8.
Be sure to back up any new Root CAs that you create. See Backing up your internal Root CA for details.
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In the Content Gateway manager, go to the Configure > SSL > Internal Root CA > Create Root CA tab.
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Provide requested information in the fields, particularly noting the following:
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The fields Organization, Organizational unit, and Common name comprise a distinguished name.
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For Organization, enter the name of your company.
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Optionally provide an Organizational Unit (for example, division, section, or department) name.
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For Common Name, enter the name of your company certificate authority.
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The comment becomes part of the certificate. The first line you enter can be seen by end users.
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Enter, and then confirm, the passphrase. (A passphrase is similar to a password. Usually, however, it is longer to provide greater security. It is recommended that you use a strong passphrase, with a combination of numbers, characters, and upper- and lower-case letters.)
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Click Generate and Deploy Certificate to deploy the certificate to the Content Gateway server.

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