webMethods.io MFT uses SSL certificate to communicate with other servers. The SSL certificate facilitates communication through SSL ports when specific SSL certificates are not configured for those ports. webMethods.io MFT allows you to use the user-certificate mapping to validate a client login based on the client certificate, and to fetch the user details associated with the certificate.
Adding Certificates
You add and view the certificates that are used in a single view using webMethods.io MFT.
To add a certificate
On the navigation pane, select Certificates.
On the Certificates page, click .
In the Add certificate dialog box, specify the following details:
Field
Action/Description
Certificate alias
Type the certificate alias associated with webMethods.io MFT. It must be a unique alias across applications.
Certificate usage
Click the Certificate usage button to check if the certificate is used in any MFT asset. Note:
The button remains in the disabled state until you add and save a particular certificate.
The default certificates will not show any usage. However, it can be referenced in multiple MFT assets explicitly.
Description
Type a suitable description for the certificate you choose. The maximum limit is 50 characters.
Certificate type
Select one of the following supported certificate by webMethods.io MFT:
Keystore
Truststore
PGP Public key
PGP Private key
SSH Private key
SSH Public key
Keystore password
Type the password that protects the Keystore. This password is required to access the certificate in the Keystore file for webMethods.io MFT Server.
Key password
Type the password associated with the certificate.
Upload Certificate
Copy the certificate from a location by either performing a drag-and-drop action or browsing to a particular location.