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​Import the Certificate

In order to import the certificate you need to access it from the Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

  1. Open the MMC (Start>Run>MMC).
  2. Go toFile>Add / Remove Snap In
  3. Double ClickCertificates
  4. SelectComputer Account.
  5. SelectLocal Computer>Finish
  6. ClickOKto exit the Snap-In window.
  7. Click[+]next toCertificates>Personal>Certificates
  8. Right click onCertificatesand selectAll Tasks>Import
  9. ClickNext
  10. ClickBrowse
  11. Select the .cer, .crt, or .pfx you would like to import.ClickOpen.
  12. ClickNext
  13. SelectAutomatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
  14. 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).

  1. Open the MMC (Start>Run>MMC).
  2. Go toFile>Add / Remove Snap In
  3. Double ClickCertificates
  4. SelectComputer Account.
  5. SelectLocal Computer>Finish
  6. ClickOKto exit the Snap-In window.
  7. Click[+]next toCertificates>Personal>Certificates
  8. Locate and select the certificate for the correct domain.
    Right Click and selectAll tasks>Export.
  9. PressNext
  10. SelectYes, export the private key.
  11. 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.
  12. Enter a password for your private key. PressNext.
  13. Click browse and save your .pfx
  14. PressNext>Finish>OK.

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How do I export a certificate from Globalsign? ›

Click the Content tab. Select the Certificates button. Select your certificate. Click Export.

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How do I import and export an SSL certificate? ›

How to Import and Export SSL Certificates
  1. Install the SSL Certificate files to the server where the CSR was generated (see our SSL Certificate installation instructions for help).
  2. Export your certificate from the server to backup files (including the private key).

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How do I export TLS certificate from Windows? ›

If needed you can export an SSL/TLS certificate with its private key as a PFX file.
  1. Right click on the certificate, select “All Tasks” and click on “Export…”.
  2. Click Next on the welcome screen. ...
  3. In the “Export File Format” section check the option for “Include all the certificates in the certification path if possible".

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How do I import the certificate in Windows? ›

Import the certificate into the local computer store

On the File menu, select Add/Remove snap-in. In the Add/Remove Snap-in dialog box, select Add. In the Add Standalone Snap-in dialog box, select Certificates, and then select Add. In the Certificates snap-in dialog box, select Computer account, and then select Next.

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How do I export a digital certificate from Windows? ›

Export a digital certificate with Google Chrome

Let's go to Settings> Advanced Settings> Privacy and Security> Manage Certificates. In the window that opens we select the certificate to export and press the “Export” button. Then a Windows wizard will open to export certificates.

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How do I import and export certificates in Windows 10? ›

Export using MMC
  1. Press Win+R, type in mmc and click OK to open Microsoft Management console:
  2. Click File in the Menu Bar and then select Add/Remove Snap-in:
  3. Select Certificates from the Available snap-ins field and click Add:
  4. Choose Computer account:
  5. Select Local Computer to manage the snap-in.

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How do I import the certificate? ›

How to import your certificate to the browser and save a back-up...
  1. Open Google Chrome, click the Customize and control Google Chrome menu (the three vertical dots. ...
  2. Under Advanced, click Manage certificates.
  3. Click Personal > click Import.
  4. The Certificate Import Wizard starts.

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Can I transfer my SSL certificate? ›

If you are simply looking to transfer SSL certificates between servers, while continuing to use the same organizational name and domain, you can do so if the servers use the same software -- if the servers use the same operating system and certificate management software, you can simply transfer the certificate.

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How do I import a self-signed certificate? ›

Certificate installation
  1. Open the Microsoft Management Console (Start > MMC);
  2. Provide the self-signed certificate: Choose File > Add/Remove Snap-in; in the standalone tab, choose Add; choose the Certificates snap-in > Add; in the wizard, choose the Computer Account > Local Computer; press Finish to end the wizard;

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How do I export all Windows certificates? ›

Export a certificate from the Windows certificate stores with the private key
  1. Open the certificate management console for the local computer by running the following command. ...
  2. In the console tree, navigate to the certificate you want to export.
  3. Right-click the certificate, select All Tasks, and then select Export.
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How do I import a TLS certificate? ›

Import a certificate that is already located on your network as follows:
  1. On the Settings > Inbound/Outbound > TLS Certificate page, click Import.
  2. Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box. ...
  3. Use Browse to navigate to the certificate file. ...
  4. Enter a password in the Password field (maximum length is 100 characters).

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How to export cert as pfx? ›

On your Windows Server, download and save the. Run the DigiCert® Certificate Utility for Windows (double-click. In the Certificate Export wizard, select Yes, export the private key, select pfx file, and then check Include all certificates in the certification path if possible, and finally, select Next.

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How do I find imported Certificates in Windows? ›

Select Run from the Start menu, and then enter certmgr. msc. The Certificate Manager tool for the current user appears. To view your certificates, under Certificates - Current User in the left pane, expand the directory for the type of certificate you want to view.

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How to import a self-signed certificate in Windows? ›

On the Windows computer, start MMC (mmc.exe). Add the Certificates snap-in for the computer account and manage certificates for the local computer. Import the self-signed certificate into Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificates.

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Where are SSL Certificates stored in Windows? ›

Windows stores certificates locally on the computer in a storage location called the certificate store.

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How do I export a certificate? ›

Right-click the certificate, select All Tasks, and then select Export. On the screen Welcome to the Certificate Export Wizard, select Next. To export the private key, select Yes, export the private key, then select Next.

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How do I export a signing certificate? ›

How to Export Code Signing Certificates in Windows
  1. Go to Internet Options in the browser settings.
  2. On the Content tab, click the Certificates button.
  3. In the Certificates window on the Personal tab, select the Code Signing certificate that you plan to export, then click Export.
  4. The Certificate Export Wizard will open.

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How do I export an issued certificate? ›

In Windows Start, type 'Run' –> type 'mmc', and click on 'OK' to open the MMC console.
  1. Add/Remove Snap-in. ...
  2. Add Certificate Snap-in. ...
  3. Add Computer Account to Export Computer Certificate. ...
  4. Select the Computer You Want to Export the Certificate From. ...
  5. Select the Certificate You Want to Export. ...
  6. Export the Certificate.
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