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How to set up a test connection from Qlik Sense Client-Managed to the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool

Last Update:

Sep 9, 2025 9:40:15 AM

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Sep 9, 2025 9:40:15 AM

Creating a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection | Migration Center Help documents all steps needed to create a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection to the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool.

As a part of the System Requirements (System requirements | Migration Center Help), Qlik advises that the Qlik Sense Proxy service must have a valid third-party certificate.

This article explains the process to follow if no third-party certificate is available; for example, when setting up a test connection in your UAT or test environment. For this example, we will be using the self-signed certificate used by Qlik Sense. 

 

Securing the connection

The first challenge we need to overcome is the Not Secure alert when accessing Qlik Sense:

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  1. Run certlm.msc with elevated permissions (as Administrator)

    certlm.png

  2. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificates > All Tasks > Import

    trusted root certficiates.png

  3. Click Next
  4. Select All Files and choose the root.pem stored in  C:\ProgramData\Qlik\Sense\Repository\Exported Certificates\.Local Certificates

    root pem.png

  5. Click Open and follow the onscreen instructions; when prompted for the Certificate Store choose the Trusted Root Certificate Authorities storage location

    trusted root certificate store.png

  6. Confirm the CA cert was installed by refreshing the Trusted Root Certificate Authorities Certificates list:

    cetificate installed.png


  7. Close CertML and open https:// YOUR-HOST.domain.local/hub to confirm the connection is now displayed as Secured:

    secured connection.png

Connecting to the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool

Creating a Qlik Sense Client-Managed connection | Migration Center Help

To establish a connection to the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool in this example, we will be using Method 2 of the recommended steps: Create a virtual proxy using the tool | help.qlik.com.

  1. In the Qlik Analytics Migration Tool, navigate to the Connections tab and select Qlik Sense Client-Managed
  2. Click Create New
  3. Switch to the Virtual Proxy Setup tab
  4. In the Qlik Server URL field, enter the login URL of the Qlik Sense Client-Managed environment
  5. Click Login to Qlik

    add client managed connection.png

  6. After logging in, open your web browser's Developer Tools (F12 or fn + F12)
  7. Go to the Application tab, expand Cookies, then select the Qlik Sense domain and copy the Cookie Name and Cookie Value

    grab name and value.png


  8. Paste the values into the Session Cookie fields in the Virtual Proxy Setup – Guide
  9. Click Retrieve users and proxies from Qlik and confirm the message

    cookie values.png

  10. In the Select Service User dropdown, select a RootAdmin user to associate with the virtual proxy
  11. In the Select Proxy Service dropdown, select the proxy service (typically Central)
  12. Optionally, set a Virtual Proxy Name (no spaces allowed)
  13. Click Create Virtual Proxy
  14. After proxy creation, a JWT token will be displayed (optional to save)
  15. Click Go to Connection Setup 

    connection properties.png

  16. Click Test Connection to validate the setup
  17. Click Create Connection
  18. A confirmation message will appear, and the connection will be added to the list
  19. This step creates a Qlik Sense Converter connection

 

Environment

  • Qlik Cloud Migration Tool
  • Qlik Sense Enterprise on Windows
  • Qlik Cloud Analytics
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