To update the certificate used by ACR Connect, use the following steps:


Step 1. Import New Certificate


    1. Import the new certificate into the local machine certificate manager.


    2. Place the certificate into the Personal folder. 


Step 2: Determine Update Scenario


There are two possible scenarios for updating the SSL certificate:


Scenario 1: Certificate with the Same Name


If the new certificate has the same name as the old one (e.g., a certificate with the subject 'acrconnect' is replaced with another named 'acrconnect'):


    1. Replace the old certificate in certificate manager with the new one.


    2. Delete the old certificate.


    3. Restart the ACR Connect Update Agent under 'services.msc'


Scenario 2: Certificate with a Different Name


If the new certificate uses a different domain name:


    1. Open PowerShell ad an administrator


    2. Execute the following command:

 

    3. This will execute a certificate selection wizard in the PowerShell window. Follow the steps to pick your new certificate. 


   4. Authorize the change:

  • There will be a prompt to authorize the change.
  • The administrator, who originally registered ACR Connect under their ACR login needs to sign into https://activate-connect.acr.org/device.
  • Enter the unique code displayed in the PowerShell window to complete the change.