Logging in via a browser using client certificate authentication

This procedure describes the steps to login via your browser to a station configured for client certificate authentication.

  • You are running Workbench installation

  • You have previously generated a client certificate (your public certificate) and given this *.pem file to the station admin.

  • The station admin has already configured your user account for ClientCertAuthentication.

  • You have also previously generated a client certificate with private key (your private certificate) and saved it to your PC file system.

  • You have already installed your private certificate in the browser’s certificate trust stores.

  1. In the browser, enter the station address and press Enter.
    The browser opens a window, prompting you to select a certificate to authenticate yourself to the station.
  2. In the Select a certificate window, click to select your private certificate and click OK.


    Note: Different browsers will present different dialogs, but all browsers will allow you to select a certificate to identify yourself. For example, the Select a certificate dialog (above) is seen when using Chrome, while the User Identification Request dialog (below) is seen when using Firefox.


  3. In the station Pre-Login window, simply click the Login With ClientCertAuth button.
    Note: There is no need to enter username/password credentials.


    Upon clicking the button, you immediately authenticate to the station.