To set a pass phrase

You can configure a pass phrase in a file, or you can set it when you start the Enterprise Server instance. To set a pass phrase when you start the instance:

  1. Start your enterprise server from the home page of ES Admin and wait for it to start.
  2. Go to the Listeners page and find your HTTPS listener. The status column should indicate "Start pending" and the Status Log column should show "Waiting for keyfile passphrase".
  3. Click Authorize in the Status column of the HTTPS listener.
  4. Enter your pass phrases and click Set passphrases.
  5. Confirm that the status of the HTTPS listener is now "Started", by looking at the main Listeners page (and clicking Refresh if necessary).
Note:
  • If you have problems starting or running an SSL-enabled listener, it can be useful to look at the MFCS log. Click Server > Diagnostics > CS Console.
  • The pass phrase is not tested against the certificate and keyfile until an attempt is made to start the listener.