Configure SSL for Bold Reports® in IIS Manager

To configure SSL for Bold Reports® in IIS Manager, import your SSL certificate, then add an HTTPS binding to the Bold Reports® site.

How do I import an SSL certificate in IIS Manager?

Import your .pfx SSL certificate into IIS Manager before you bind it to the Bold Reports® site.

  1. Open IIS Manager. Click Server Certificates.

    Server Certificates

  2. In the Actions panel on the right, select import.

    Import

  3. In the Import Certificate dialog box, click the browse option and select the .pfx file. Provide the required Password.

    Certificate File

  4. Click OK. IIS imports the SSL certificate to the server.

    Server Certificate List

How do I add an HTTPS site binding?

Add an HTTPS binding to the Bold Reports® Enterprise Reporting site and select the imported certificate.

  1. After you install the Bold Reports® Enterprise Reporting application, open IIS Manager.

  2. In IIS Manager, select BoldReports_EnterpriseReporting. In the Actions panel on the right, select Bindings.

    IIS Express

  3. In the Site Bindings dialog box, click Add.

    Site Binding

  4. In the Add Site Binding dialog box, click the Type dropdown and select https. Select All Unassigned as the default IP address.

    Type https

  5. In Host Name, provide the sub-domain name with the Domain name that the certificate is issued to. Host Name

    Note: sub-domain name is your choice.

  6. In the SSL Certificate dropdown, select the certificate you require.

    Select SSL Certificate

  7. Click OK.

  8. Restart the application. Your Bold Reports® Enterprise Reporting application in Windows is now configured with the SSL certificate.

    Restart

  9. Browse the application.

    Browse application

To change the binding information in the Bold Reports® Enterprise Reporting application, see how to change the binding.

Frequently asked questions

Which certificate file format do I import?

Import a .pfx file in the Import Certificate dialog box and provide its Password.

What host name do I enter for the HTTPS binding?

Enter the sub-domain name with the Domain name that the certificate is issued to. The sub-domain name is your choice.

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