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Create a dynamic local certificate

Create a dynamic local certificate

Create a dynamic local certificate to sync with devices using per-device mapping.

To create a dynamic local certificate:
  1. Ensure you are in the correct ADOM.

  2. Go to Policy & Objects > Advanced > Dynamic Local Certificate.

  3. Click Create New. The Create New Dynamic Local Certificate pane opens.

  4. Select or specify the values for the following and click OK:

    Name

    Specify the name for the Dynamic Local Certificate.

    Description

    Specify a description.

    Per-Device Mapping

    Toggle Per-Device Mapping to ON. Click Create New. Select the Mapped Device and VPN Local Certificate. Click OK.

Examples using dynamic local certificates

You can find example deployment scenarios using dynamic local certificates in the FortiManager Examples Guide including the following scenarios:

  • Configuring FortiManager to deploy certificates for admin GUI access

  • Configuring FortiManager to deploy certificates for deep inspection

  • Configuring FortiManager and FortiAuthenticator for SCEP certificate deployment

Create a dynamic local certificate

Create a dynamic local certificate to sync with devices using per-device mapping.

To create a dynamic local certificate:
  1. Ensure you are in the correct ADOM.

  2. Go to Policy & Objects > Advanced > Dynamic Local Certificate.

  3. Click Create New. The Create New Dynamic Local Certificate pane opens.

  4. Select or specify the values for the following and click OK:

    Name

    Specify the name for the Dynamic Local Certificate.

    Description

    Specify a description.

    Per-Device Mapping

    Toggle Per-Device Mapping to ON. Click Create New. Select the Mapped Device and VPN Local Certificate. Click OK.

Examples using dynamic local certificates

You can find example deployment scenarios using dynamic local certificates in the FortiManager Examples Guide including the following scenarios:

  • Configuring FortiManager to deploy certificates for admin GUI access

  • Configuring FortiManager to deploy certificates for deep inspection

  • Configuring FortiManager and FortiAuthenticator for SCEP certificate deployment