# Create TLS credentials for SMC API Clients

If you want to use encrypted connections, the SMC API Client needs TLS credentials to connect with the Management Server.

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Note: You can import the existing private key and certificate if they are available.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. In the Management Client, select Configuration.
2. Browse to Administration > Certificates > TLS Credentials.
3. Right-click TLS Credentials, then select New TLS Credentials.
4. Complete the certificate request details.
   1. In the Name field, enter the IP address or domain name of SMC.
   2. Complete the remaining fields as needed.
   3. Click Next.
5. Select Self Sign.
6. Click Finish.

## Result

The TLS Credentials element is added to Administration > Certificates > TLS Credentials. The State column shows that the certificate has been signed.