Update Web Service SSL Certificate

This How-To provides step-by-step instructions for updating or importing an SSL certificate for a Web Service module.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have:

• A valid SSL certificate in PEM format
• Administrator access to the Actions Express web interface

Supported Certificate Types

.PEM File with a Private Key

To obtain .pem and .key certificates, contact the certificate team or run these two commands to provide the required files:

openssl pkcs12 -in ActionsExpressSSL.pfx -out **ActionsExpressSSL.pem** -clcerts -nokeys Enter Import Password: MAC verified OK

openssl pkcs12 -in ActionsExpressSSL.pfx -out **ActionsExpressSSL.key** -nocerts -nodes Enter Import Password: MAC verified OK

Instructions

1. Obtain the SSL Certificate Acquire a new SSL certificate or renew your existing one. Ensure the certificate is in PEM format.

2. Import the SSL Certificate

   • Log in to Actions Express with administrator privileges.
   • Navigate to Settings and select Certificates.
   • Click Import, then select the SSL certificate file obtained in the previous step.
   • If the certificate is password-protected, enter the required password.

3. Update the Web Service Configuration

   • Navigate to the Modules section in the left-hand menu.
   • Select the web service module requiring the update.
   • Click the Browse tab and choose the new SSL certificate from the SSL Certificate dropdown menu.

4. Restart the Web Service Module

   • Navigate to the Web Services section in the left-hand menu.
   • Select the updated web service module.
   • Open the Actions dropdown menu and select Restart.

5. Verify the SSL Certificate Update

   • To ensure the web service module's URL in a web browser:
     • Access the web service module's URL in a web browser, or
     • Use a tool such as Postman to send a test request.