This page explains how to copy a client certificate for use on another device.
Note: If you saved the P12 file from when you obtained the certificate, you can simply copy that file, and this procedure is not necessary.
Note: If the certificate does not work correctly after importing it, try restarting your device or browser.
Please also use this copy method when changing devices.
For instructions on how to obtain a client certificate, please see here.
How to Export a Certificate on Windows OS
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Open Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome and follow the steps below to open the certificate store.
Microsoft Edge: "..." (Settings and more) >> Settings >> Privacy, search, and services >> Manage certificates
Google Chrome: "..." (Customize and control Google Chrome) >> Settings >> Privacy and security >> Manage certificates
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On the "Personal" tab, select the certificate and click the "Export" button.
- The Certificate Export Wizard will open. Click "Next".
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Select "Yes, export the private key" and click "Next".
Note: If you did not check "Mark this key as exportable" when importing the certificate,
the private key cannot be exported.Please be aware of this.
- Select "Personal Information Exchange - PKCS #12(.PFX)(P)",
check "Include all certificates in the certification path if possible" and click "Next". -
Enter a password of your choice and select"TripleDES-SHA1", then click "Next".
Note: You will use the password you set here when importing the certificate, so please make surenot to forget it.
- Use the "Browse" button to choose a save location and file name of your choice, then click "Next".
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Click the "Finish" button.
How to Export a Certificate on macOS
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In Launchpad, search for "keychain" (or "Keychain Access") and click "Keychain Access" to open it.
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Select the "My Certificates" tab, right-click the certificate you want to export, then click "Export ...".
- Choose a file name, save location, and format, then click "Save".
- Name: any name
- Location: any location
- Format: Personal Information Exchange (.p12) - Set a password of your choice and click "Save".
- Enter the password for the "login" keychain, then click "Allow".
How to Import a Certificate on Windows OS
- Double-click the P12 file to open the Certificate Import Wizard.
- Confirm that the certificate store location is set to "Current User", and click "Next".
- Confirm that the file to be imported is the specified P12 file, and click "Next".
- In the field for the private key password, enter the certificate protection password, and click "Next".
- Confirm that the radio button "Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate" is checked, and click "Next".
- Click the "Finish" button to import the certificate.
How to Import a Certificate on macOS
- Drag and drop the downloaded certificate onto the Keychain Access app.
- Enter the P12 file password and click "OK".
How to Import a Certificate on iOS
- Open the email with the P12 file attached, select the P12 file, then tap the icon at the bottom of the screen.
- From the menu that opens, select "Save to Files" and save it.
- Open the "Files" app.
- Select the file you saved in step 2 to download the profile.
- Open the "Settings" app and select "Profile Downloaded".
- Select "Install", then select "Install" again.
- Enter the P12 file password.
How to Import a Certificate on Android OS
- Open the email with the P12 file attached, select the P12 file, enter the P12 file password, and select "OK".
- Select "VPN and app user certificate" and select "OK".
- Select "OK".