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TLS Connect Software Installation

System Requirements 

To install and run TLS Connect, the following requirements must be met: 

  • Windows Server with outbound internet access 

  • Windows 10/11 

  • .NET 10 or later 

  • Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 10.0.3 runtime 

Additional requirement for ACME-based deployments only: 

  • simple-acme installed on the same server as TLS Connect 

  • simple-acme Cloudflare or GoDaddy DNS validation plugins if applicable to your network setup

  • simple-acme Azure Key Vault store plugin if applicable for your network setup

NOTE: Ensure all required frameworks are installed before starting the TLS Connect installation to avoid setup or runtime issues. 

 

Software Installation 

After completing your purchase, you will receive instructions to download the TLS Connect software from GlobalSign. 

  1. Install TLS Connect on the server where you intend to manage certificates. This server should be the system that will communicate with your internal endpoints and manage certificate issuance and deployment. 

  2. Ensure the server can receive inbound connections from any network endpoints where TLS Connect will deploy certificates. 

  3. If you plan to use TLS Connect with ACME, download and install the latest version of simple-acme on the same server before continuing. 

  4. Launch the TLS Connect application. 

  5. Go to Settings, and then click View Subscriber Agreement.

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  6. Read the license agreement, then click Close to accept the terms and complete the installation.

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WHAT'S NEXT: At this stage, TLS Connect will be installed but not yet licensed. To manage your license key, please refer to this page↗.