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:
- Set up the Domino Server to encrypt the communication ports. We can set up by using the Lotus NotesĀ® clients. Only the server settings are configured. However, the setting affects the communication with all clients, including the regular users.
- Set up the Lotus Domino Administrator clients to encrypt the communication ports. This set up requires configuration of each of the Lotus Domino Administrator client used. However, this setting does not affect the other Notes clients if encryption is not necessary. Run the following steps to encrypt:
Procedure
- Encrypt the Domino Server communication ports:
- From the Lotus Domino Administrator, select the Configuration tab.
- Select Server > Setup Ports.
- For each communication port in use, select the port from the Communication ports list and select Encrypt network data.
- Click OK.
- Restart the Domino Server for changes to take effect.
- 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:
- From the Lotus Domino Administrator, select File > Preferences > User Preference.
- Select Ports from the left navigation panel.
- For each communication port in use, select the port in the Communication ports list and select Encrypt network data.
- Click OK.
- 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