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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 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 storeStore and press buttonthe 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 .displayed. press the OK button to close the message. 


Now the certificate is imported and could be useused 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 Control-click or Right click the Private key and select Get Info
3

NextNext, 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 login.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.