| title | Generate and export certificates for point-to-site: Linux - OpenSSL |
|---|---|
| description | Learn how to create a self-signed root certificate, export the public key, and generate client certificates using OpenSSL. |
| titleSuffix | Azure VPN Gateway |
| author | cherylmc |
| ms.service | azure-vpn-gateway |
| ms.custom | linux-related-content |
| ms.topic | how-to |
| ms.date | 03/20/2025 |
| ms.author | cherylmc |
This article helps you create a self-signed root certificate and generate client certificate .pem files using OpenSSL. If you need .pfx and .cer files instead, see the Windows- PowerShell instructions.
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- To continue VPN Gateway configuration steps, see Point-to-site certificate authentication.