topic Re: TLS handshake error on PCF in Container platforms

TLS handshake error on PCF

KVZ — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:22:47 GMT

We're getting a TLS handshake error on our Cloud Foundry.

In the documentation I see that there's this option:

"If you haven't installed a trusted certificate to your ActiveGate, make sure to clear the Require valid certificates for communication with the API server (recommended) checkbox."

However, it is unclear where I can find this checkbox. I was not able to locate it.

Re: TLS handshake error on PCF

MaciejNeumann — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:18:11 GMT

Hello @KVZ ,

You can find this checkbox when you select "Connect manually" in the Kubernetes section of the menu. Then, you'll see the "Require valid certificates for communication with the API server (recommended)" checkbox right under the "ActiveGate Group" dropdown menu.

Re: TLS handshake error on PCF

brayden_neale — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:54:53 GMT

Hi @MaciejNeumann

What about for Cloud Foundry?

The Dynatrace CF docs mention the same as your answer: https://docs.dynatrace.com/docs/shortlink/cloud-foundry-foundations#disable-certificate-validation

But the configuration is a different UI and endpoint.
Settings -> Cloud and Virtualization -> Cloud foundry
And not through k8s at:
Kubernetes -> Connect Manually

Re: TLS handshake error on PCF

mgotaquestion — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:06:31 GMT

Any luck finding a solution? I have the same message and I am also configuring directly in the Cloud Foundry.

Re: TLS handshake error on PCF

brayden_neale — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:50:58 GMT

Hi,

No luck in the current version, but I'm updating this ActiveGate integration to be a Dynatrace Extension and have included the option to disable SSL verification. This should be released to the Hub within about a month.