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1. Review and verify that your application meets the requirements for usage. For more information, refer to ED Usage Requirements (http://www.computing.vt.edu/infrastructure_services/enterprise_directory/ed_usage_requirements.pdf).
2. Generate and submit a certificate signing request (CSR). For instructions, refer to Virginia Tech SSL Certificates (http://www.pki.vt.edu/subscriber/vt_middleware_cert.html).
   Important: Do not submit your private key or share it with anyone.
3. Fill out the VT Middleware CA Client Certificate Request form (http://www.pki.vt.edu/subscriber/MiddlewareCertRequest.pdf).
   Important:

   • Remember to place a check in the ED-ID check box.
   • Your department head must sign the request form.
   • Your certificate will expire yearly. When it expires, your application will not be able to access ED-ID. Be sure to keep track of your certificate's validity period.
4. Fill out the ED Service Registration form (http://www.computing.vt.edu/infrastructure_services/enterprise_directory/service_registration.pdf).
   Important: Your department head must sign the registration form.
5. Mail the certificate request and the service registration forms to: IRM, mail code 0214
   Important:

   • IRM will not issue a certificate or ED-ID service until they have received a paper copy of each form with the required signatures.
   • IRM will contact you when your ED-ID service is ready for use.
6. Subscribe to the Middleware-Announce LISTSERV list. For instructions, refer to Subscribing to a LISTSERV List (http://answers.vt.edu/ask4help/ad_min/vtkb181.htm).

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