Configure SSL connection
Kofax Import Connector can be configured to operate in a secure environment, using SSL connections.
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Create a SSL certificate for each
Kofax Import Connector
component that you want to connect securely. You can use the tools, such as:
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Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services
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OpenSSL
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Configure each
Kofax Import Connector
component that you want to connect securely.
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For Message Connector, convert the certificate to .pem format so that you can copy the private key and the certificate to the configuration utility.
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For KC Plug-In, install the certificate via MMC (local account) and copy the thumbprint to the configuration utility.
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- Install the certificates on all computers that connect to a secure server.
See example procedures in the Certificates section.
Securing connection between Message Connector and KC Plug-In
- In Message Connector configuration, click Advanced to display additional configuration options.
- Open HTTP tab, select SSL/TLS active to enable SSL.
- If SSL is enabled: In Message Connector configuration, SSL Certificate tab, edit the fields as necessary. Message Connector comes with a test certificate; you might wish to update it for production use.
- In KC Plug-In configuration, edit the connection to a Message Connector. In the Server URL field, use the prefix “http” for a non-secure connection or “https” for a secure connection.
- Click Test connection to verify the connection.
Securing connection for incoming SMTP mail
- In Message Connector configuration, Email Inbound via SMTP tab, SSL/TLS Active field, select ONREQUEST or ALWAYS.
- In Message Connector configuration, SSL/TLS Certificate tab, edit the fields as necessary.
Securing connection for outgoing SMTP mail
- In Message Connector configuration, Email outbound tab, SSL Active field, select ONDEMAND or ALWAYS.
Securing connection for POP3/IMAP mail
- In KC Plug-In configuration, edit the connection to a Message Connector.
- Select the POP3/IMAP mail box and then click Edit.
- In the SSL field, select Always or Negotiate.
Securing connection for Exchange Web Services
- In KC Plug-In configuration, edit the connection to a Message Connector.
- Select the POP3/IMAP mail box and then click Edit.
- The prefix of the EWS URL in the Host field determines whether the connection is secure. Use https for secure connections.