HTTPS certificates
FileAgent's console is HTTPS-only. Replace the default self-signed certificate with your own so administrators connect without browser warnings.
Last updated July 17, 2026
#Why you'll see a warning at first
New installs generate a self-signed certificate when no certificate of your own is configured, so the console is encrypted from day one. Browsers show a certificate warning for self-signed certificates until you install one that your organization trusts.
#Installing your certificate
Certificate settings are under Settings → System Configuration → HTTPS / TLS Certificate. FileAgent accepts:
- A password-protected
.pfx/.p12bundle, or - A certificate file (
.crt,.cer, or.pem) with its matching private key.
FileAgent validates the certificate material before installing it. Use a certificate whose subject/SAN matches the hostname or DNS name administrators will use in the browser.
#How to reach the console
Open FileAgent with a name covered by the certificate — https://<hostname>, https://<server-ip>, or a DNS record pointed at the host. Don't bookmark plain http:// URLs; the console is HTTPS only.
#Best practices
- Use a certificate from your organization's certificate authority whose SAN matches the DNS name admins use.
- Track its expiry and renew before it lapses.
- Keep the private key protected and limited to administrators.