Document information
| Document ID: | 4645 |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Using SSL for SMTP, POP3 and IMAP protocols |
| Creation date: | 12/14/15 4:35 PM |
| Last modified on: | 11/21/19 10:41 AM |
Using SSL for HTTPS, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP
An SSL certificate is required before you can enable and use SSL for SMTP, POP3 and IMAP protocols.
This article talks about different options for obtaining an SSL certificate.
Option 1 - obtaining a free SSL certificate from Let's Encrypt Recommended
Let's Encrypt is an open certificate authority that issues SSL certificates for free.
Click here to watch a short video demonstrating the steps you need to take in order to get a free certificate
that is trusted by most modern browsers.
Option 2 - using a self-signed certificate
Simply change the value for Secure Web Server Port under Server Configuration and restart Xeams. Xeams will automatically download
a self-signed certificate from Synametrics' Website. This certificate will NOT be trusted by any browser. This method should only be used for
testing or non-production Xeams.
Option 3 - create a new certificate from scratch
Click here for instructions if you need to create a certificate from scratch and get it signed by a CA.
Option 4 - import an existing certificate from an IIS server
Click here for instructions on how to use an existing certificate
from a Microsoft IIS server in Xeams.
Option 5 - import an existing certificate from an Apache server
Click here for instructions on how to use an
existing certificate
from an Apache server in Xeams.