Template

The Template is a configuration that automatically generates certificates when a device needs them. It requires a CA certificate created in Certificate Manager. You can also add custom attributes that are embedded in the CSR and configure automatic renewal before certificate expiry.

1 CA certificate

• Choose CA certificate that is created in Certificate Manager. It’s used to verify certificate identity.
• Required

2 Key length

• Choose length of the key. Defines how strong security will be.
• Required

3 Encryption signature

• Choose a type of hashing algorithm. Defines how strong security will be.
• Required

4 Scope

• Select the scope of the certificate, such as:
  • User
  • Device
• Required

5 Validity (in days)

• Specify how long certificate will be valid
• Minimum value is 30
• Maximum value is 730
• Required

6 Common Name

• Enter the certificate CN. It’s characteristic value of certificate.
• Global variables available
• Required

7 Auto renew

• If checked, certificate will be renewed x days before expiry of his validity

8 Time before certificate should be renewed

• Specify how many days before expiry of certificate validity should it renew

9 Type

• Choose the type of custom attributes, which are pieces of data that are embedded only in the CSR.

10 Value

• Enter the value of type
• Global variables available

11 Remove

• Remove chosen custom attribute

12 Clear

• Remove all custom attributes

13 Add

• Add custom attribute