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How to Configure SSL in Kiwi Syslog NG

This article shows the steps for replacing the default SSL certificate in Kiwi Syslog NG.

First published date

2/13/2024 4:23 PM

Last published date

7/3/2025 6:32 PM

Overview

Kiwi Syslog NG created a default self-signed certificate. There are instances where we want to use our own SSL certificates for KSS NG.

Product section

Kiwi Syslog Server

Resolution

HTTPS option is enabled by default. The default KSS NG SSL self-signed certificate is used.

To change the SSL certificate, use the appropriate option in the settings.

Note:

To apply changes to the SSL certificate a restart of the service is required.

To display the certificate in KSS NG, import it to the “Personal Certificates store." The next steps should be followed:

Press the Windows key + R to bring up the Run command, type certlm.msc and press Enter
Import the certificate to the
- “Personal Certificates” folder. :

Not “Any” certificate can be used - it should have Client and Server Authentications, the private key

Private key:

- Client and Server Authentications ( "Enhanced Key Usage" OID with Values "1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.1" and "1.3.6.1.5.5.7.3.2")

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