FAQs


How to Export an Email (S/MIME) SSL Certificate from Internet Explorer
Exporting your Certificate from Internet Explorer:
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Open Internet Explorer then click Tools > Internet Options
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Select the Content tab and click the Certificates button.
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In the Certificates interface, make sure the Personal tab is selected.
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Choose the certificate you wish to export from the list and click Export...
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In the Certificate Export Wizard, click Next
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You must export the private key if you wish to use the certificate for digitally signing email/documents (and/or) for authenticating yourself to websites. So if you intend to import your certificate into another browser/email client or mobile device, then we advise you choose, Yes, export the private key
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If you only need to export the certificate for the (more limited) purposes of sharing or archiving your public key, then select No, do not export the private key
Option 1 (Export with private key)
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Select Yes, export the private key and click Next
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Select the Personal Information Exchange radio button and ensure Include all certificates in the certification path if possible and Enable certificate privacy are selected. Click 'Next' to proceed.
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Next, create a password to protect the PKCS12. This will be requested later if you decide to import the certificate into another browser/mail client or device.
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Your certificate will be exported to a PKCS12 file. Click Browse and navigate to the location where the certificate was saved. click Next
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Review the export settings then click Finish to complete the export.
Congratulations! you have successfully completed the Certificate Export process!
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