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7.1.1. How to Install a Root CA Certificate Previous topic Parent topic Child topic Next topic

The Root CA certificate enables validation of the certificates received from the Servers.

Prerequisites

The Root CA certificate is sent as an attachment via secure e-mail, to the registered e-mail address of OpenScape Mobile Pro Subscriber.
IMPORTANT:
Do not install certificates without verifying the originator of the e-mail.
INFO:
The step-by-step process described in this section may vary because of the different Android devices.
For details, consult the manual of your device or your system administrator.

Step by Step

  1. Open the e-mail from your System Administrator that contains Root certificate, as an attachment.
    INFO:
    The attached <file name>.crt file actually represents the Root CA certificate.
  2. Tap on the e-mail attachment.
    A notification screen for installation of the Root CA certificate pops up.
  3. Tap on the Install button.
    A new pop-up window asks to confirm the Root CA certificate installation, since it may interfere the settings on the Android device.
  4. Tap Install now to proceed with the Root CA Certificate installation.
    After tapping Install now you are prompted to enter the password for the Root certificate that was sent in the separate e-mail, by the system administrator.
  5. Fill in the password filed and tap Next.
    The status (Trusted or Verified) of the installed Root CA certificate is displayed in the notification screen.
  6. Tap Done button on the upper right-hand corner of the notification screen.

The Root CA certificate is now installed on your Android device.