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How to Import a certificate to Windows Certificate Manager?
How to Import a certificate to Windows Certificate Manager?
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Overview:
This article outlines the process for securely importing an S/MIME certificate into Windows Certificate Manager through a step-by-step guide. It provides clear steps to access the certificate store, run the Certificate Import Wizard, and choose the correct storage location.
Prerequisite:
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The import action should be performed on the same Windows Computer where the CSR was generated.
Step-by-Step Guide to import a certificate on Windows:
1. Open Certificate Manager
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Press Win + R, type certmgr.msc, and hit Enter
This launches the certificate store for the current user.
2. Navigate to Personal Certificate Store
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In the left pane, expand Certificates – Current User.
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Expand the Personal folder.
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Right-click on Certificates under Personal, then choose:
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All Tasks > Import.
3. Start the Certificate Import Wizard
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Click Next on the wizard welcome screen.
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Browse to the location of your downloaded certificate file.
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Select the file and click Next.
4. Choose Certificate Store
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Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
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Click Next, then Finish
You have now imported the certificate to Windows Certificate Manager.
5. Verify Import
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You should now see the certificate listed under Personal > Certificates.
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Double-click the certificate to verify details like:
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Issued to
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Validity period
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