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How to install SSL Certificate on Microsoft Exchange Server
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Install SSL Certificate on Exchange 2003
SSL Installation process on Microsoft Exchange server requires technical knowledge. After acquiring the correct certificate, perform few steps will help you install it successfully on your Windows Server.
The Prerequisites for Installing SSL on Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019
Private key: A secure key generated with the Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
Server certificate: Main certificate issued by the CA; your server provides it to the client (browser) for verification.
Intermediate certificates: Provided by the Certificate Authority as part of the validation process.
Step 1: Upload certificates to your server
Your Certificate Authority will provide you the SSL Certificate in a Zip file. Open it & extract the primary and intermediate certificates. Copy their entire contents into a text editor and upload them to your server for maximum security.
Step 2: Create Certificate Snap-in
Open Start > Run > type MMC (Microsoft Management Console), and click OK
Go to File > Add/Remove Snap-in in the MMC console and tap the Add tab
Choose Certificates from the list of snap-ins and click the Add button
Select Computer Account and click Next
Choose Local Computer > click Finish
Close the snap-ins window > go to Add/Remove Snap-in window > click OK
Step 3: Install Intermediate certificate
Go to MMC console > double-click on the Intermediate Certification Authorities folder (left-side pane)
Navigate to the Certificates option and right-click on it.
Select All Tasks > Import
The Certificate Import Wizard will open.
Click Next
Locate your Intermediate Certificate file to proceed and click Next.
Select Place all certificates in store
Choose Intermediate Certificate Authorities.
Click OK
To successfully complete the import process, click Finish.
A confirmation message will appear to confirm its successful conclusion; tap OK, and you’re all set!
Step 4: Install Primary SSL Certificate
Go to Start > Programs > Microsoft Exchange > System Manager
Go to the Administrative Groups folder, and expand the First Administrative Group
In the Servers folder, click on Exchange Server Container
Next, navigate to Protocols, and go through each protocol you want to configure.
Start the Certificate Wizard in the new window by selecting the Access tab and clicking on Certificate
On the Pending Certificate Request page, choose Process the pending request and install the certificate, & tap Next
Go to Process a Pending Request window, and provide the location of your SSL Certificate where you have saved the certificate received from your SSL provider)
Double tap the Certificate Summary box, and click Next
Click Finish, and you are done!
Install SSL Certificate on Exchange 2007
Save the SSL Certificate files provided by your provider to your server’s directory.
Go to Start, click Run, and type MMC.
Click OK
Navigate to the top-left corner in the Console, and click on File > Add/Remove Snap-in
Next, choose Certificates, click on Add
Select Computer Account
Click Next
Choose Local Computer > tap Finish
Hit OK to close Add/Remove Snap-ins
Locate the Certificates folder in the console, expand it and right-click on Intermediate Certificate Authorities
Go to All Tasks > click Import to open the Certificate Import Wizard
Open Certificate Import Wizard > click Next > Browse to locate your Intermediate Certificate file, and press Next
Select Place all certificates in this store: Intermediate Certificate Authorities.
Click Next, and Finish
Go to the Start menu, select Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and click Exchange Management Shell
Type this command to import the certificate. (Make sure to replace the certificate location)