# Certificates

## Importing SSL Certificates

To enable secure communication (HTTPS protocol) between the outside consumer
and certain services, you will need to specify an SSL certificate that you
have already imported into your domain.

**To import an SSL certificate into Zadara IaaS:**

1. Navigate to the **Home > Certificates** view.  The current certificate
   list will be displayed.
2. From the top toolbar, click **Import**.
3. In the **Import Certificate** dialog displayed, enter the information below.
   The certificate, key, and certificate chain can either be entered by
   dragging the file to the designated area, or browsing to the file location.
   * **Name** - name of the certificate.
   * **Certificate** - certificate file is the end-user certificate for your
     domain which you received from the certificate authority.
   * **Private Key** - private key file which matches your certificate.
   * **Certificate Chain (optional)** - includes all of
     the intermediate certificates, if relevant, and the root certificate.
4. Click **OK**. You have now imported an SSL certificate which can be used
   by services which require secure communication.