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I have web api in https domain and client is windows form application and must use HttpClient to use api. how tls certificate uses between them?



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When communicating between your HTTPS web API (hosted on an HTTPS domain) and a Windows Forms application using HttpClient, TLS certificates play a crucial role in ensuring secure communication. Let’s break down how this works:

1- TLS Handshake:

  • When the Windows Forms application makes an HTTPS request to the web API, a TLS handshake occurs.
  • During the handshake, the client (Windows Forms app) and the server (web API) exchange information to establish a secure connection.
  • The server presents its TLS certificate to the client as part of this process.

2- Client Certificate for Two-Way SSL Authentication:

  • In your scenario, you have a client certificate that needs to be added to the request for two-way SSL authentication.
  • Two-way SSL (also known as mutual SSL) involves both the client and server presenting certificates to each other.
  • The client certificate ensures that the client (Windows Forms app) is authenticated by the server.
  • The server certificate ensures that the server (web API) is trusted by the client.

3- Adding Client Certificate to HttpClient:

  • To use the client certificate with HttpClient, you can follow these steps:




using System.Net.Http;

using System.Security.Authentication;

using System.Security.Cryptography.X509Certificates;





var handler = new HttpClientHandler();

handler.ClientCertificateOptions = ClientCertificateOption.Manual;

handler.SslProtocols = SslProtocols.Tls12;

handler.ClientCertificates.Add(new X509Certificate2("cert.crt"));



var client = new HttpClient(handler);

var result = client.GetAsync("https://your-api-endpoint.com").GetAwaiter().GetResult();


  • Replace "cert.crt" with the actual path to your client certificate file.
  • Adjust the SslProtocols as needed (e.g., Tls12, Tls11, or Tls).

4- Certificate Validation:

  • Ensure that the server’s certificate is valid and trusted by the client.
  • You can customize certificate validation by implementing your own RemoteCertificateValidationCallback.
  • For production scenarios, consider using a valid certificate issued by a trusted certificate authority (CA).


Remember that the client certificate is used for authentication, while the server certificate ensures secure communication. By configuring HttpClient with the appropriate client certificate, you establish a secure channel between your Windows Forms app and the web API.

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