About HTTP encryption

Custom certificates for HTTPS can be uploaded to the ClickShare Base Unit. Custom certificates can as such replace the default self-signed ClickShare certificates for better compliance with company policies and have the advantage that privacy errors when browsing to the ClickShare Configurator can be avoided.

How to create a custom certificate

1. Log in to the Configurator.
2. Click Security → Passwords and scroll to HTTP Encryption.

3. Click Setup HTTP encryption... .

   

4. Choose the HTTP Encryption Mode. Check the corresponding radio button.

   

   The following modes are possible:

   • Upload Certificates
   • Create Certificate Signing Request
   • Generate ClickShare Self Signed Certificate
5. To create a certificate signing request, check the corresponding radio button and click Next (right arrow).

6. Enter the necessary details to create a Certificate Signing Request.

   

   The following items are possible:

   • Domain name.
   • Organization.
   • Department.
   • City.
   • State / Province
   • Country

7. Click Next (right arrow)

   A CRS is created and can be downloaded.

8. Click Download CSR.

Upload a certificate

1. Click Security → Passwords and scroll to HTTP Encryption.
2. Click Setup HTTP encryption... .

3. Choose Upload Certificate.

   

   The Upload certificate window opens.

4. Enter your passphrase and click Upload certificate... .

   A browse window opens.

5. Browse to the certificate file and click Open.

   A certificate can have the following formats:

   • .pfx/.p12 (PKC#12)
   • .pem (Base64 encoded)
6. Click Finish configuration.