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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 certificate on Windows operating system

1

Double click on the file with 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 Next button. Certificate install 2.pngCertificate install 2.png
3

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

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

Select Personal store and press button OK.

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

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


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

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How to install certificate on Mac operating system

1

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


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

Next Click the tab Access Control


4Click the plus icon at the bottom
5

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

For example: Cisco Secure Client


6

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

Lastly, save the changes.

Your Certificate should now have the application included.


7Restart your application to use.