SSL Instructions

SSL Certificate Installation Instructions

Lineson

Lineson provides technology solutions for manufacturers, reps and distributors in the industrial, contractor, construction and rental markets including e-commerce and sales chain solutions.

Before you order your SSL certificate please read this page along with the SSL Certificates page. These pages will help you get started.

Lineson generally recommends SSL123 certificates from thawte, these are the most cost cost effective for e-commerce and online transactions.

Certificate Signing Request (CSR) File

The process of applying for a thawte signed digital certificate begins with the generation and submission of a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) file. thawte then checks and verifies your right to use the domain name in question, and when satisfied, signs that request file, using the trusted thawte CA root key, and issues it to you as your certificate.

So first things first, insure the information listed for your domain name is up to date. You can do this by logging in to your WebPanel on the right.

Check the status of your domain name

Under "Services" click "Tools"

Enter your domain name under "Look up a Web site's Whois information:"

Don't forget to add .com etc.

If everything matches you are set.

To update your company information with your domain name registrar you will have to manage this though the registrar you originally registered with.

	If you registered your site through Lineson, updates can be made through your WebPanel.
	Some common registrars are www.register.com and www.networksolutions.com

Next you will have to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)

If you have a Lineson Hosting website Email

	Login to your WebPanel
	Choose "SSL Settings"
	Complete the fields making sure the information entered matches your company information list on Whois.
	In the drop down box marked "key length", choose 1024.
	In the drop down box on the bottom, choose: "Generate Self-Signed Certificate"
	This is the code you will cut and paste into the CCR field on your application. Please do not first paste this into a word processor or HTML editor as this must be saved as text only, you can, however, paste and save a copy with a plain text editor such as NotePad.

If you have a web site hosted elsewhere, please contact their customer support to generate a CCR.

Server, the SSL123 Certificate is chained therefore please check that your web server supports Certificate chaining.

Lineson Web Sites are hosted on Cobalt RAQ Servers

If you are not hosted by Lineson please contact your host to determine the server.

Compatible web servers

Click here to download a complete list of compatible web servers.

That's the tricky part. The rest of the fields on the application should be self-explanatory.

When the process is complete thawte will send an email with complete instructions on how to paste the certificate on your website.

If you have a Lineson ASP/Commerce web site

	Login to you Site Manager, generally www.yoursite.com/siteadmin
	Choose "SSL Settings"
	Paste your certificate in the "Certificate" box.
	In the drop down box on the bottom, choose: "Use Manually Entered Certificate"
	Save Changes.

128-bit SSL encryption

thawte’s SSL123 certificates are capable of providing 128-bit encryption – the current industry standard.

With thawte, you are dealing with a “root” certification authority

This means that thawte is not reliant on another entity’s root infrastructure to deliver trusted SSL certificates to its customers.

Information displayed in a SSL123 certificate

When you install a SSL123 certificate on your server, your customers will be able to view the following information:

	The domain to which the certificate was issued.
	The validity dates of the certificate. This is extremely important, since it shows users when your SSL123 certificate was issued and when it will expire.

Compatible web servers

The SSL123 Certificate is chained therefore please check that your web server supports Certificate chaining. Click here to download a complete list of compatible web servers.

Compatible web browsers

thawte certificates have the highest browser compatibility in the industry. A complete list of compatible products appears below.

web browser	operating systems	notes and 128 bit upgrade information
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 (128 bit, 56 bit)	Windows NT 4.0, ME, XP, 2000, 2003	Service Pack 4 or High Encryption Pack (Windows 2000) Service Pack 6a or High Encryption Pack (NT 4.0)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (128 bit, 56bit)	Windows NT 4.0, ME, XP, 2000, 2003	Service Pack 4 or High Encryption Pack (Windows 2000) Service Pack 6a or High Encryption Pack (NT 4.0)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1 (128 bit)	Macintosh OS 8.1+, 9, X
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (40 bit, 56 bit*, 128 bit)	Windows 2000, ME, 98, NT 4.0	Service Pack 4 or High Encryption Pack (Windows 2000) Service Pack 6a or High Encryption Pack(NT 4.0)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.00. (56 bit*)	Windows 2000, ME, 98, NT 4.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 (40 bit)	Macintosh OS 7.5+	128 bit High Encryption Pack May require new thawte CA Root: http://www.thawte.com/roots /index.html Contains intermittent bug which fails to recognize a valid certificate "site certificate contains incorrect name". May also fail intermittently on SSL connections. It is recommended that you upgrade to IE 4.51 or later.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0, 4.01 (40 bit) AOL 4.0 with Internet Explorer 4.x	Windows NT 4.0, 3.51, Windows 98, 95	Service Pack 3 for Windows or High Encryption Pack
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.02 (40 bit) AOL 3.0 for Internet Explorer 3.02	Windows NT 4.0, 3.51, Windows 98, 95, 3.1	Service Pack 3 for Windows NT 4.0May require new *thawte* CA Root: http://www.thawte.com /roots/index.html
Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 (40 bit)	Windows 3.1	Please upgrade to newer version of Internet Explorer
Netscape Navigator 7.1	All platforms
Netscape Navigator 6.1. 6.2	All platforms
Netscape Navigator 4.7x, 4.6x, 4.5x, 4.0x	All platforms
Netscape Navigator 3.x, 2.x	All platforms	Requires new *thawte* CA Root: http://www.thawte.com /roots/index.html

WebTV Classic and Plus	TV
Opera 6.x, 5.x, 3.x	BeOS, Linux/Solaris, Macintosh, IBN OS/2, QNX, Symbian OS, Windows
FrontPage 2000	Windows 2000, XP, ME, 98, NT 4.0
Frontpage 98	Windows NT 4.0, 3.51, Windows 98, 95	Does not contain *thawte* CA Root. Please publish without using SSL or using secure FTP
Mozilla	Windows 2003, 2000, XP, ME, 98, NT 4.0
Mozilla	Linux
Safari	MacOS
Konqueror	Linux
Lynx	Windows 2000, XP, ME, 98, NT 4.0
Opera 7	Windows 2000, XP, ME, 98, NT 4.0

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