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Certificate Management

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Certificates are essential for secure communication between your Android edge devices and enterprise services (e.g., internal Wi-Fi, VPN, or email authentication).This guide explains how to upload and assign security certificates to a profile using the Autonoedge console.


Key Benefits #

  • Secure Access Enablement – Provide safe connections to Wi-Fi, VPN, email, or web services.
  • Automated Certificate Distribution – Deploy certificates seamlessly across device fleets.
  • Enhanced Security – Strengthen both device and network protection through managed certificates.


Step 1 – Uploading Your Certificates #

Autonoedge Cloud #

  1. Navigate to the File System in your console.
  2. Make sure you are on the Add column and the Wallpaper tab.
  3. Upload your certificate file by either:
    • Dragging and dropping the file into the upload area, or
    • Clicking Browse to select the file from your computer.
  4. Once your file is selected, click Upload to complete the upload.

Hybrid Cloud #

You can also take advantage of our Hybrid Cloud feature, which combines the flexibility of the cloud with the control of on-premise storage — giving you the best of both worlds.

To add an app using a direct link:

  1. Navigate to the File System in your console.
  2. Make sure you are on the Add column and the Certificates tab.
  3. Switch the toggle to Add by Link.
  4. Enter your direct download link, for example:
    https://192.168.1.1:3000/mycertificate.crt
  5. Click Upload to complete the process.

Please take note if you are using Hybrid cloud:

  • The link must directly download the certificate (This should be a valid link that directly starts downloading the file when accessed) — Google Drive or Dropbox links that lead to a download page won’t work unless properly formatted.
  • Ensure the server hosting the certificate is reliable and publicly accessible (or accessible by the management console).

Step 2 – Access the Certificates Menu #

  1. Log in to your Autonoedge console.
  2. Navigate to the Profiles section from the left-hand menu.
  3. Click the “Create New Profile +” button and select Android Edge as the device type.
  4. In the profile sidebar, click Certificates and toggle the Certificates Management Enabled switch to On.
  5. Find your uploaded certificates and drag it into the Profile Certificates box.

Step 3 – Associate the Profile #

  1. Once your profile is configured with the desired certificates, associate the profile with the target fleet.
  2. Once associated, the certificates will be deployed on all devices in that fleet according to the profile settings.


Best Practices & Tips #

  • Upload Only Trusted Certificates: Use valid and verified certificate files such as .crt, .p12, or .pem.
  • Use Clear Naming Conventions: Name certificates descriptively (e.g., wifi_cert_malaysia_branch.pem) for easier identification.
  • Revoke and Replace When Needed: Immediately replace expired or compromised certificates to maintain security.
  • Integrate with Profile Policies: Pair certificates with Wi-Fi or VPN settings for automated secure access.
  • Keep File Sizes Optimized: Maintain reasonable file sizes to ensure faster syncing across devices.