How to : Install SSL Cert for Smartmermail

  SSL Certificate

Login to Windows Server

Export SSL Certificate to a Base-64 Encoded Certificate

  • Connect to your Windows VPS/Server through Remote Desktop where you have installed SmarterMail.
  • Click Start, select Run. Type MMC, hit enter.
  • Open File >> Add\Remove Snap ins.
  • From the list of available snap-ins, select Certificates and hit Add.
  • A new window will appear, choose Computer account and hit Next.
  • Ensure local computer is selected and hit Finish >> OK
  • In certificate tree view, expand Personal and choose Certificates.
  • Right click on certificate you wish to export >> All Tasks >> Export.
  • A new window will appear, hit Next.
  • Select No, do not export private key >> Next.
  • Save the certificate as Base 64 x509 .cer file >> Next.
  • Save the certificate at location D:\SmarterMail\xxxxx. Name the certificate and click Save.

  • Add Ports to Listen Over SSL/TLS (Smartmermail)

  • Login to SmarterMail as admin user.
  • Click on Settings icon.
  • Expand the Bindings folder and click Ports in the navigation pane.
  • Double click SMTP SSL
  • Enter Path of Certificate.
  • Click on Verify Certificate to ensure the certificate exists in the specified path.
  • Click on Save.
  • Using above steps, repeat for POP3 and IMAP ports to be encrypted with SSL or TLS.
  • Restart SmarterMail service.

    IIS
    Server >> Sites >> Right click smartermail >> Binding >> HTTPS port >> Select new SSL cert >> Restart service