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Connecting to HTTPS Sites

HTTPS sites use SSL to secure HTTP connections.

To connect to an HTTPS Site

1. Do one of the following:

   • On the main menu, click File, New, then click HTTPS (SSL) Site.

   • On the toolbar, click the arrow next to the New Site icon , then click HTTPS (SSL) Site.

   The Site Properties for dialog box appears.

2. Type a name for the site in the Label field.

3. Type the site’s address in the Host address field. You do not need to prefix the site address with https://.

4. Type your user name in the Username field provided by your administrator.

5. Type your password in the Password field.

6. Click Connect.

7. When you connect for the first time, the Accept Certificate dialog box appears.

8. Click Accept if you trust the certificate. Rejecting a certificate will abort the connection.

Configuration Notes

• HTTPS sites rely on the use of certificates to verify that you are in fact communicating with the desired HTTPS server and to establish the secure connection.

• Accepting a certificate stores the certificate on your computer so you do not have to verify it again the next time you connect to the site.

• If a site’s certificate appears unusual, has not been signed by a third party (such as VeriSign, or Thawte), or does not match the operator’s name, you should reject the request.

• Once the connection is established, a small lock icon displays on the Status Bar. Double-clicking the icon in the Status Bar displays the server's certificate.

• The lock icon represents the type of connection established, but does not guarantee a secured connection. Even though you are connected to an https site, you could be linked to an unsecured directory, at which time the session is no longer https, but http instead. Check the log if you are unsure of the security of your connection.