Adding HTTPS Subject Alternative Names

Caution: Subject Alternative Names must be added before a new Certificate Request is generated, otherwise the Certificate Request will have to be created again to include the Subject Alternative Names. Any information entered into the Create Certificate Request tab that has not been submitted will be lost by adding, deleting, or editing Subject Alternative Names.

It is recommended that you consult your Certificate Authority regarding questions of Subject Alternative Name usage.

To add Subject Alternative Names to an HTTPS Certificate Request:

1. Navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK: HTTPS Setup (or, navigate to MANAGEMENT > NETWORK Setup, and click HTTPS in the Actions panel.

2. In the Subject Alternative Name Extension tab, select the plus icon to access the Add Subject Alternative Name popup.

   

3. Fill in the available fields:

   • Type [DNS, IP, email, URI, RID, dirName]
   • Name

   • for Directory Subject Alternative Names (dirName), check the Directory Name box, and additional optional fields will be available:

     • Two Letter Country Code: must match ISO-3166-1 value.
     • Organization name: name of orgainzation creating certificate.
     • Organizational Unit Name: The applicable subdivision of the organization creating the certificate.
     • Common name: The name of the host being authenticated. The Common Name field in the X.509 Certificate must match the host name, IP address, or URL used to reach the host via HTTPS.
4. After completing and submitting the form, view the Subject Alternative Name tab to see existing entries. Existing Subject Alternative Names can be edited or deleted from this window.

5. After adding all the desired Subject Alternative Names, follow instructions for Creating an HTTPS Certificate Request.