Change the certificate for servermgrd

You can replace the default self-signed certificate for servermgrd with a signed certificate using Keychain Access. When you assign a trusted signed certificate to servermgrd and remotely connect to your server, the certificate warning no longer displays.

  1. Import your certificate identity using the Server app.

    For information about importing a certificate, see Import a certificate identity.

  2. Open the Keychain Access app (located in /Applications/Utilities/).

  3. If keychains are hidden, choose View > Show Keychains.

  4. In the search field (located in the top-right corner), enter com.apple.servermgrd.

  5. Double-click the com.apple.servermgrd (identity preference) system keychain.

  6. Click the Preferred Certificate pop-up menu, and choose the imported trusted certificate.

  7. Click Save Changes.

  8. If prompted, enter your user name and password, then click Modify Keychain.