What Is It?
A server certificate is needed to enable Transport Layer Security (TLS) operation on a server (typically a web server), which verifies the server's identity to clients (typically web browsers), and enables encryption to secure communications from eavesdropping and maintain the integrity of the data transmitted. To avoid warning dialogs issued by web browsers, the certificate must be digitally signed by a trusted third party, a Certificate Authority (CA). UIC currently provisions certificates using Sectigo (formerly Comodo) as our CA.
Features
- Uses Sectigo certificates (also known as certs )
- Certificate are available for servers in the uic.edu domain only
- Certificates are available with a 1 renewal option
Applicability
The server for which the certificate is issued must be used within the uic.edu domain. Certificates are usually processed within 2 business days.
Expiration Warnings are sent out to the registered requestor on 35, 28, 21, 14, and 7 through 0 Days until the expiration.
Requirements
- Certificate Signing Request (CSR) that is created from a 2048-bit or larger key pair.
- Revocations are not automatically performed when a certificate renewal is requested.
Who Is Eligible To Use It?
Where Can I Get It?
Click the "Request TLS Server Certificate" button to the right on this page.
How Do I Use It?
How to Troubleshoot a Digital Certificate
How Much Does It Cost?
This service is funded by the University; there are no direct costs to clients.
How Can I Get Support?
If you are experiencing a problem with this service, please report it. If you just have a question, feel free to ask us.
Service Levels
| Service Request Fulfillment Time |
2 business days |
| Incident Resolution Time |
2 business days |
| Service Availability |
24x7 |
| Maintenance Window(s) |
Approved Technology Solutions maintenance window(s) |
| Service Notification Channel(s) |
Technology Solutions Service Notices, REACH distribution email list |