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    Using only one client certificate for multiple users?

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      ttblum
      last edited by

      Hello,

      It would be difficult for us to generate a cerificate for each user.

      In order for each user to use the same certificate for each user (just with different usernames & passwords), would I need to check the 'Duplicate Connections' box in the server setup?

      Thanks,

      Todd

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      • marcellocM
        marcelloc
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        what package or application are you using these certs?

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          ttblum
          last edited by

          Hi,

          I'm using an OpenVPN instance in 'Remote Access' mode, adding a user in User Manager - selecting the same certificate for each, then exporting a Windows installer package use the Client Exporter package.  We were hoping to use the same Windows installer package for all users.

          Thanks,

          Todd

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          • jimpJ
            jimp Rebel Alliance Developer Netgate
            last edited by

            If you select the duplicate option, that will work. It's a bad idea though, if the certificate is ever compromised you'll have to reissue clients to everyone instead of just sticking the compromised certificate in a CRL.

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