How to create self signed certificate for Tomcat

Steps to create a self-signed certificate for Tomcat

IE:”C:\ssl” 

Step – 2. Open a command window (dos prompt) and CD to that directory

c:

cd \ssl

Step – 3. Type following comment to proceed

keytool –genkey -alias tomcat –keyalg RSA –keystore ./keystore

Step – 4. You will be asked a series of questions including password. Put a strong password and remind it for further process.

Enter keystore password:
 Re-enter new password:
 What is your first and last name?
 [Unknown]: VR Weinstein
 What is the name of your organizational unit?
 [Unknown]: DataSolutions
 What is the name of your organization?
 [Unknown]: DataSolutions
 What is the name of your City or Locality?
 [Unknown]: Largo
 What is the name of your State or Province?
 [Unknown]: Florida
 What is the two-letter country code for this unit?
 [Unknown]: US
 Is CN=VR Weinstein, OU=DataSolutions, O=DataSolutions, L=Largo, ST=Florida
 , C=US correct?
 [no]: y

Enter key password for <tomcat>
RETURN if same as keystore password):<tomcat>

Step – 5. You will be shown all of your entries and Hit enter to confirm.

You will be asked for your password again with the option to just hit enter. The keystore will be generated in the current working directory.

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