How to configure firewall to use self-signed certificate through CLI in case the customer cert

Description

How to configure firewall to use self-signed certificate through CLI in case the customer certificate is expired?

Cause

s

Resolution

Problem Description:

When your custom certificate used for management is expired or imported incorrectly, then you will not be able to manage the firewall using user interface. This article describes how
to use self-signed certificate through CLI.

Procedure:

Step 1: Login to the UTM CLI using the Console connection or SSH  (https://www.sonicwall.com/en-us/support/knowledge-base/170505608988182)

Step 2: Login as admin

Step 3: Execute the following commands:

admin@0017C54F050C> configure
config(0017C54F050C)# administration
(config-administration)#
web-management certificate use-self-signed
(config-administration)# exit
config(0017C54F050C)# commit

Image

Issue ID

SW13487

Related Articles

  • SonicOS 8.1.0 FAQ
    Read More
  • SonicWall GEN8 TZs and GEN8 NSas Settings Migration
    Read More
  • Getting started with SonicWall firewalls
    Read More
not finding your answers?