+

Search Tips   |   Advanced Search

Set up port encryption

Port encryption encrypts the communication between the Lotus Domino Administrator and the Domino Server, bringing an additional layer of security to the network communication.


About this task

Port encryption is optional. The password is encrypted before you send it over the network with the secret key, regardless of whether the port encryption is used or not. The available options are:


Procedure

  1. Encrypt the Domino Server communication ports:

    1. From the Lotus Domino Administrator, select the Configuration tab.
    2. Select Server > Setup Ports.
    3. For each communication port in use, select the port from the Communication ports list and select Encrypt network data.
    4. Click OK.
    5. Restart the Domino Server for changes to take effect.

  2. Encrypt the Lotus Domino Administrator communication ports. Run the following steps for each of the Lotus Domino Administrator client that is to be used for password changes:

    1. From the Lotus Domino Administrator, select File > Preferences > User Preference.
    2. Select Ports from the left navigation panel.
    3. For each communication port in use, select the port in the Communication ports list and select Encrypt network data.
    4. Click OK.
    5. Restart Lotus Domino Administrator for changes to take effect.


What to do next

Set up SSL for Domino HTTP Server


Parent topic:

Deployment on a single Domino Server