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Jul 11, 2020
Import and Export Certificate - Microsoft Windows
Importing and Exporting an SSL Certificate in Microsoft Windows
Article Purpose:This article provides step-by-step instructions for importing and exporting your SSL certificate in Microsoft Windows.If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.
Import the Certificate
In order to import the certificate you need to access it from the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
- Open the MMC (Start>Run>MMC).
- Go toFile>Add / Remove Snap In
- Double ClickCertificates
- SelectComputer Account.
- SelectLocal Computer>Finish
- ClickOKto exit the Snap-In window.
- Click[+]next toCertificates>Personal>Certificates
- Right click onCertificatesand selectAll Tasks>Import
- ClickNext
- ClickBrowse
- Select the .cer, .crt, or .pfx you would like to import.ClickOpen.
- ClickNext
- SelectAutomatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
- ClickFinish & OK
The certificate is now visible in IIS.
Export the Certificateas a .pfx
In order to export the certificate you need to access it from the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).
- Open the MMC (Start>Run>MMC).
- Go toFile>Add / Remove Snap In
- Double ClickCertificates
- SelectComputer Account.
- SelectLocal Computer>Finish
- ClickOKto exit the Snap-In window.
- Click[+]next toCertificates>Personal>Certificates
- Locate and select the certificate for the correct domain.
Right Click and selectAll tasks>Export. - PressNext
- SelectYes, export the private key.
- ChoosePersonal Information Exchange - PKCS#12 (.PFX)for the certificate file format. Check the boxes for:
Include all certificates in the certificate path if possible
Export all extended properties
ClickNext. - Enter a password for your private key. PressNext.
- Click browse and save your .pfx
- PressNext>Finish>OK.
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