11.3.8.6. Procedure – Importing certificates

1. Click on Import on the Trusted CAs tab for importing a CA certificate, or on the Certificates tab for normal certificates.

   It is possible to import only one CA or certificate at once, and consequently, the Import into selected object can only be selected if at the time of the Import only one line is selected in the Trusted CA list or in the Certificates list.

   Note
   If the parts contained in the file are to be imported for being added to an existing certificate entity, select the given certificate entity before clicking on Import. This function is useful for importing certificates signed by external CAs.

2. Specify the file format to be used, and select the file to be imported.

3. Select the part(s) to be imported.

   

   Figure 11.26. Importing certificates

   

   Figure 11.27. Importing CA certificates

4. There are two ways to handle the data imported from the file: creating a new entity or appending them to an existing one.

   Creating a new entity: Select the Import as new object radio button, enter a Unique name and you can also select the Owner host of the object if needed. This method is useful especially for importing the certificates of external CAs.

   Import parts to an existing certificate: It is possible to import the part(s) contained in the file into an existing certificate entity (that is, the one that was selected before clicking on the Import button). This method should be used when importing your certificates that were signed by an external CA, so the certificate is imported to the entity containing the private key and the CSR. Select the Import into selected object radio button.

5. Enter the Export password if the private key is imported and the key has been password-protected.

6. Check in the Certificate available on all sites checkbox if needed.