Netsimple and SSL

[ramiro]

NetSimple and SSL.
To use Netsimple with SSL is it mandatory to use certificate and key on client-side?

regards

[ramiro]

required on both sides,  client  and server

[Bruce]

Hi Ramiro,

you don't have to use a client-side certificate if you don't want to - but you can - it depends on the server you are talking to.

For example, if I'm using NetWebClient (which is based on NetSimple) I can access a web site without using a client-side certificate. (it uses the ca_root.pem file, but that's something different.)
However when I talk to a payment processor, and they've given me a client-side certificate (and key), then I do need to use that in order to connect to their server.

So, I guess the answer to your question is;

>> To use Netsimple with SSL is it mandatory to use certificate and key on client-side?

It depends on what the server you are talking to requires.

cheers
Bruce