11.3.8.5. Procedure – Exporting certificates

To export a certificate from the MS PKI, complete the following steps.

1. Select the CA certificate or certificate to be exported on the Trusted CAs or Certificates tab, respectively.

2. Click on Export.

3. Select the directory to save the file to, specify the file format to be used, and enter the filename, and click OK.

   

   Figure 11.22. Exporting certificates

   Note
   File extension is NOT added automatically to the filename. The file will be saved to the local machine, that is, the one that is running MC.

4. Depending on the file format to be used, the part(s) to be saved can be specified. Naturally, only the parts that are available can be selected (for example, only the CSR or the key if the certificate has not been signed yet).

   

   Figure 11.23. Selecting certificate components to export

5. If the private key is exported as well, the key can be password-protected by specifying an Export password.