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How to install the certificate

The following instructions describe how to install a certificate on the Windows operating system.
The prerequisite for this procedure is to have a certificate file (*.pfx) and password on the target computer - the certificate file and password are provided by the certificate issuer.

How to install a certificate on the Windows operating system

1

Double-click on the file with the certificate

The certificate details (name, date, issuer...) could be different from the name of the certificate used in this instructions.

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2 Choose the Current User option and press the Next button. Certificate install 2.png
3

Confirm the path to the certificate file and press the Next button.

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4 Insert the password for the certificate (provided by the certificate issuer) and press the Next button Certificate install 4.png
5 Select the option Place all certificates in the following store and press the Browse button. Certificate install 5.png
6

Select Personal Store and press the OK button.

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7 Confirm the selection of the Personal certificate store and press the Next button. Certificate install 7.png
8 Confirm the last step of the import and press the Finish button Certificate install 8.png
9

If everything was done correctly the message about successful import will be displayed. press the OK button to close the message. 


Now the certificate is imported and could be used as a login method.

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How to install the certificate on a Mac operating system

1

Go to the Keychain (press command and space and type keychain). Unlock the System Key and find your private key.


2 Control-click or Right click the Private key and select Get Info
3

Next, Click the tab Access Control


4 Click the plus icon at the bottom
5

Select the Applications folder and the application you want to use a certificate for

For example: the Cisco Secure Client


6

Repeat for all your applicated that need log in. E.g. Safari, Chrome, Firefox.

Lastly, save the changes.

Your Certificate should now have the application included.


7 Restart your application to use.