A1 Certificate Management
Starting with version 2.0.3.8, the Autosky Plugin enables per-user management of A1 digital certificates, offering:
Secure certificate upload;
Encrypted storage;
Automatic installation in RDP sessions.
The goal is to give end users full autonomy, eliminating the need for administrator intervention for each certificate.
Accessing the Plugin and Certificate Manager
After updating to version 2.0.3.8, the Autosky Plugin and the Certificate Manager are available in the Windows system tray.
Step-by-Step via System Tray
Locate the Autosky Plugin icon in the Windows system tray.
Right-click the icon to open the context menu.
Select Autosky Plugin.
Access via the Plugin Interface
In addition to the system tray menu, the Certificate Manager can be accessed directly through the plugin:
Open the Autosky Plugin.
Click General.
Select A1 Certificate Manager.
Register your certificate.
Registering New Certificates
The local certificate is encrypted and uploaded to the Skyone environment, making it available for all user sessions.
Step-by-Step
In the General tab, click Manage A1 Certificates.
In the dialog that opens, click Add.
In the Add A1 Certificate window:
Click Browse… and locate the
.pfxor.p12file on your computer.Enter a Friendly Name to identify the certificate.
Enter the certificate Password.
Click Save.
The plugin keeps a local copy of the certificate for use in sessions, storing sensitive information in encrypted form. Even if the original certificate file is deleted, the system automatically reinstalls the certificate in new RDP sessions.
Monitoring and Status
The plugin automatically reports the validity of registered certificates:
Valid certificates: Displayed with a green checkmark icon.
Expired certificates: Displayed with a red alert. The system will still attempt to install the certificate but notifies the user that it should be replaced.
Certificate Usage During an RDP Session
Step-by-Step
Automatic Installation: When an RDP session starts, the plugin detects registered certificates and silently installs them into the user’s certificate store. A notification indicates that the installation is in progress.
Real-Time Management: During an active session, users can add a new certificate directly through the plugin. The certificate becomes immediately available within the current session.
Manual Reinstallation: If additional certificates are added while a session is running, execute the Reinstall Certificates action from the application stage so that the certificate is made available on the remote machine.
Plugin vs. Web Console
Configuration
Requires access to the Autosky Console and the customer's Digital Certificates section
End users can upload certificates through an intuitive interface
Complexity
Difficult to scale across multiple users
Scalable, as each user manages their own certificate
Security
Certificates are stored in locations accessible to the server
End-to-end encryption tied to the individual user
Compatibility
Works on any platform through a web browser
Windows only (macOS not supported)
Important Notes
Scalable Environments (Scaling): Certificates are automatically installed on all connections in environments where instances are created and destroyed after each logoff.
Dedicated Environments (Micros): Certificates remain installed on the machine until they expire or are manually removed.
Certificate Removal: The plugin manages certificate additions and updates but does not automatically remove certificates from the server.
Operating System Limitation: This feature is currently available only on Windows. macOS users must use the API or Web Console for certificate management.
A1 Certificate Management through the Autosky Plugin decentralizes certificate registration, automates certificate installation in RDP sessions, and increases user autonomy.
This solution simplifies workflows for both administrators and end users, ensuring that digital authentication certificates remain securely available, up to date, and ready for use whenever needed.
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