How to Install an SSL Certificate on Citrix Access Gateway?

If you are wondering how to install your SSL Certificate on Citrix Access Gateway, we have outlined a simple five-step procedure to complete the SSL certificate installation process without any hassle.

1. Create a CSR
2. Unzip the .zip Folder
3. Install the Primary SSL Certificate
4. Install the Intermediate Certificate
5. Link Both the Certificates

Let’s dive deeper and explore each of the steps in detail:

Step 1: Create a Certificate Signing Request

Choose one of the two options available to generate a CSR:

• Utilize a CSR Generator tool, which automatically creates the CSR for you.
• Create the CSR manually by providing the required information.

Note: Ensure the accuracy and currency of all details in the manually generated CSR. Any inaccuracies could result in the Certificate Authority (CA) rejecting the certificate.

Step 2: Unzip the .zip Folder

Double-click the .zip folder you received from the CA on your registered email id after successful validation. Make sure that the .zip folder contains a Primary Certificate and Intermediate Certificate.

Step 3: Install the Primary SSL Certificate

Follow the steps given below to install the Primary Certificate on Citrix:

• Open your Primary SSL Certificate in a Notepad.
• Copy everything to a new Notepad, including —–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—– and —–END CERTIFICATE—–.
• Save the new Notepad with the .pem extension.
• Login into your Access Gateway Console and click Certificates.
• In the Access Gateway window, click Import.
• Choose the Server (.pem) to import the primary certificate.
• In the Select file to upload dialog box, select the Primary SSL Certificate file that you saved in the Notepad (main.pem).

Step 4: Install the Intermediate Certificate

• Open your Intermediate Certificate in a Notepad.
• Copy everything to a new Notepad, including —–BEGIN CERTIFICATE—– and —–END CERTIFICATE—–.
• Save the new Notepad with the .pem extension (inter.pem).
• Navigate to your Access Gateway Console and click Certificates.
• In the Access Gateway window, click Import.
• Choose the Trusted (.pem) to import the Intermediate certificate.
• In the Select file to upload dialog box, select the Intermediate Certificate file that you saved in the Notepad (inter.pem).

Step 5: Link Both the Certificates

• Navigate to your Access Gateway Console and click Certificates.
• Click on the Add to Chain button placed on the right side.
• Select a certificate from the dialog box that appeared and click Add.
• Click Close.

You have successfully installed an SSL Certificate on the Citrix Access Gateway.

Test the Installation

To ensure the proper installation and functionality of your SSL certificate on Citrix Access Gateway, it is paramount to execute a thorough testing process. One valuable tool that can help you in this endeavor is the SSL Checker. This tool helps you assess the status of your SSL configuration and pinpoint any conceivable susceptibilities or errors.

By employing the SSL Checker, you can generate comprehensive reports that provide detailed information about the installation status of your SSL certificate.

These reports offer valuable insights, allowing you to identify specific areas that require attention. Addressing any detected issues promptly will help maintain a secure and error-free SSL configuration.