Install Ssl On Exchange 2016

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Exchange 2016: How to Install and Configure Your SSL Certificate

Install SSL Certificate

  1. Download and open the ZIP file containing your certificate. Your certificate file will be named your_domain_name.cer.
  2. Copy the your_domain_name.cer file to your Exchange 2016 server’s network share folder (where you saved the CSR).
  3. Access the Exchange Admin Center (EAC) by opening a browser and browsing to the URL of your server (e.g., https://localhost/ecp).
  4. On the Exchange Admin Center credentials page, Add your Domain/user name and Password and then Navigate to and click sign in.
  5. In the EAC, in the sidebar menu on the left, Navigate to and click Servers and then in the menu at the top of the page, Navigate to and click Certificates.
  6. On the Certificates page, in the center pane, select your certificate request and then in the certificate request details pane to the right, under Status, Navigate to and click the Complete link. Note: Certificate request are listed by their friendly names.
  7. In the complete pending request wizard, under *File to import, Add the UNC path to where your SSL certificate file is located (e.g., \examplecertificatesyour_domain_name.cer) and then Navigate to and click OK.
  8. The certificate should be successfully installed on your Exchange 2016 server, and the status of your certificate request should now be Valid. Assign Services
  9. On the Certificates page, in the center pane, select the SSL certificate you just installed and then Navigate to and click ✏ (pencil).
  10. In the “certificate” window, Navigate to and click Services.
  11. Next, check all the services for which you want to enable your SSL certificate and then Navigate to and click Save.
  12. Your SSL certificate should now be enabled for the services you selected on your Exchange 2016 server.

Export SSL Certificate to Your ISA Server – Very Important

When you export an SSL certificate, make sure to include all certificates in the certification chain when prompted. If you do not, your certificate will not work properly.