Enabling SSL in IIS
To enable basic authentication in IIS 7
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On the IIS server, start the IIS Manager (on the Windows taskbar, select Start > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager).
The Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager appears.
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In the Connections panel on the left, under Sites, select the site for which you want to enable SSL.
Example: Select Coveo .NET Front-End 12.
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In the Actions panel on the right, under Edit Site, select Bindings.
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In the Site Bindings dialog box:
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When an HTTPS binding is already defined, click Close.
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Click Add.
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In the Add Site Binding dialog box:
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In Type, select https.
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In SSL certificate, select an appropriate certificate from available choices.
Note: It is recommended to use a valid certificate from a trusted authority.
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Click OK.
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Click Close.
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In the Connections panel on the left, under Sites, click the site again to display the <selected website> Home page.
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In the <selected website> Home page in the center panel, under IIS, double-click SSL Settings.
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In the SSL Settings page:
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Select the Require SSL check box.
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Under Client certificate, select Accept.
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In the Actions panel on the right, click Apply to save your changes.