Configure certificate-based authentication for HTTPS access by specifying a certificate authority (CA) and enabling client certificate authentication.
Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)
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Cisco APIC Security Configuration Guide, Release 6.2(x)
Updated: April 17, 2026
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Log inConfigure certificate-based authentication for HTTPS access by specifying a certificate authority (CA) and enabling client certificate authentication.
Enable certificate-based authentication for HTTPS access.
configure terminal
comm-policy default
https
client-cert-ca <CA-name>
client-cert-state-enableTo disable certificate-based authentication, remove the client certificate state and CA configuration.
configure terminal
comm-policy default
https
no client-cert-state-enable
no client-cert-caNeed help?
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