Adam Laurie wrote:
>
> Markus Grill wrote:
> >
> > hi,
> >
> > i don't know wether there is a problem with my configuration but
> > with the setting SSLVerifyClient 2 the server requests
> > a client certificate EVERY time i select a site from the server.
> > i thought the request will only be done once - before the
> > first site from the server is selected....
>
> Since web connections are just a bunch of small independant
> transactions, there is no persistant 'connection' that you have
> authorised, therefore you will be prompted for your client cert for
> every new connection. Most browsers support automatic presentatation of
> client certs, so it's usually just a question of tweaking your browser's
> settings to get rid of this problem.
Also note that session caching can reduce the number of times you are
asked for a cert.
Cheers,
Ben.
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