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Configure SSL connection

Kofax Import Connector can be configured to operate in a secure environment, using SSL connections.

  1. Create a SSL certificate for each Kofax Import Connector component that you want to connect securely. You can use the tools, such as:

    • Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services

    • OpenSSL

  2. Configure each Kofax Import Connector component that you want to connect securely.

    • For Message Connector, convert the certificate to .pem format so that you can copy the private key and the certificate to the configuration utility.

    • For KC Plug-In, install the certificate via MMC (local account) and copy the thumbprint to the configuration utility.

  3. 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

  1. In Message Connector configuration, click Advanced to display additional configuration options.
  2. Open HTTP tab, select SslActive to enable SSL.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Click Test connection to verify the connection.

Securing connection for incoming SMTP mail

  1. In Message Connector configuration, Email Inbound via SMTP tab, SSL Active field, select ONREQUEST or ALWAYS.
  2. In Message Connector configuration, SSL Certificate tab, edit the fields as necessary.

Securing connection for outgoing SMTP mail

  1. In Message Connector configuration, Outbound Email tab, SSL Active field, select ONDEMAND or ALWAYS.

Securing connection for POP3/IMAP mail

  1. In KC Plug-In configuration, edit the connection to a Message Connector.
  2. Select the POP3/IMAP mail box and then click Edit.
  3. In the SSL field, select Always or Negotiate.

Securing connection for Exchange Web Services

  1. In KC Plug-In configuration, edit the connection to a Message Connector.
  2. Select the POP3/IMAP mail box and then click Edit.
  3. The prefix of the EWS URL in the Host field determines whether the connection is secure. Use https for secure connections.