Starting OpenXPKI

  1. Run the openxpkictl start command.

    Sample output

    Starting OpenXPKI...
    OpenXPKI Server is running and accepting requests.
    DONE.
  2. Access the OpenXPKI server:
    1. From a web browser, type http://ipaddress/openxpki/.
    2. Add the user names and corresponding passwords in a userdb.yaml file:
      • Check out to /home/pkiadm and then to nano userdb.yaml.

      • Paste the following:

        estRA:  
               digest:"{ssha256}somePassword”
               role: RA Operator
        Note: Here estRA refers to the user name.
      • To generate the password, type openxpkiadm hashpwd. A message showing the password and an ssha256 encrypted password appears.

      • Copy the password, and then paste it in the digest of any user.

      Note: The Operator login has two preconfigured available roles: RA Operator, CA Operator, and user.
  3. Type the user name and password.
  4. Create one certificate request, and then test it.