The LoadMaster supports exporting of all certificate information. This includes private key, host and intermediate certificates. The export file is designed to be used for import into another LoadMaster and is encrypted.

To back up certificates that have been uploaded to the LoadMaster, follow the steps below:

  1. In the main menu of the WUI, go to Certificates & Security > Backup/Restore Certs.

  2. In the Certificate Backup section, enter a Passphrase.

    Note: The Passphrase must be alpha-numeric. It is case sensitive. A maximum of 64 characters is allowed.
    Note: This Passphrase is required when restoring the backup. If it is forgotten, there is no way to restore the certificates.

  3. Click Create Backup File. The backup is downloaded.

To upload certificates that have been backed up from the LoadMaster, follow the steps below:

  1. In the main menu of the WUI, go to Certificates & Security > Backup/Restore Certs.

  2. In the Restore Certificates section, click Choose File and select the backup file that contains the LoadMaster certificates.

  3. Select Which Certificates to restore:

    • All Virtual Services certificates and all intermediate certificates
    • Intermediate certificates only
    • Virtual Services certificates only

  4. Enter the Passphrase.

  5. Click Restore Certificates.

The specified certificates are restored to the LoadMaster.