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How to export an SSL/TLS certificate from Microsoft Management Console

Summary

How to export an SSL/TLS certificate from Microsoft Management Console as a PFX file.


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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…”.

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2. Click Next on the welcome screen. In the “Export Private Key” section, you must select “Yes, Export the private key” in order to create a PFX/PKCS12 file.

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3. In the “Export File Format” section check the option for “Include all the certificates in the certification path if possible". This is very important as you may have trust errors with files if the intermediate and root certificate is not included. Click Next.

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4. A password is mandatory for create a PFX file. Enter a password and click “Next”.

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5. In the next screen, click “Browse” to choose a folder and a name for the PFX file.

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6. Confirm the settings and click “Finish”.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Entrust Certificate Services Support department for further assistance:

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