JANET Server Certificate Service

JANET offers two types of server certificates to its customers:

The first is provided through an agreement between TERENA and GlobalSign; this allows JANET to act as a Registration Authority (RA) to provide GlobalSign server certificates to JANET connected organisations. JANET will absorb the cost of providing the certificates, so there is at present no charge to organisations. These certificates cannot be used for commercial transactions so cannot be used to secure credit card transactions or any other request that will result in the transfer of money between individuals or organisations. To see if your organisation is eligible for this service please see the list of frequently asked questions.

The second type of service is the continuing agreement between JANET and GlobalSign to offer discounted server certificates for servers with addresses in the .ac.uk domain. The cost of a server certificate under this agreement is currently €130 (approximately £90) per certificate per year. These certificates, however, do permit the exchanges of financial data and so can be used to secure credit card transactions. Discounted certificates can be requested here.

For more information about using server certificates and the process involved, please see the following web pages:

Using Server Certificates - Factsheet

JANET Server Certificates - registration process

Server Certificate Service - FAQs

GlobalSign Subscriber Agreement for SureServer EDU Secure Server Certificates

or please contact the JANET Service Desk (service@ja.net or telephone 0870 850 2212).