Generate keys in certificate format Commands

Parameters

Parameter name Short name Description Required Sample
CertificateCommonName cn Common name of the certificate, key file name prefix.

Files generated:
<CommonName>_private.pfx
<CommonName>_public.pem
<CommonName>_thumbprint.txt
Yes "newCertificate"
CertificatePassword pwd Password for the private certificate. Yes "CertPassword123!"
CertificateDirectory dir Path to where private and public key will be stored. No "C:\\temp"

Commands

 generatecertificate --CertificateCommonName <NAME> --CertificatePassword <PASSWORD> --CertificateDirectory <PATH>

Notes

  • Public certificate in PEM format can be added to client in HelseId selvbetjening
  • Private certificate can be installed on server or for users as needed (requires certificate password)
  • Programmatic retrieval of certificate requires input of certificate thumbprint

Code sample

See code lab Generate Certificates