12.12 Importing or Exporting Security Certificates

When you export your security certificate with the private key to a file, a password is required to protect the exported file. You can use the exported file as a backup copy, or you can import the file on another workstation. If another user obtains the file and its associated password, he or she can digitally sign items in your name, and can read encrypted items you receive.

When you export your public certificate, you can send it to another user. The other user than can import your public certificate and be able to send you encrypted items.

  1. Click Tools > Options.

  2. Double-click Certificates.

  3. Click Import or Export.

    Import My Certificate dialog box

    or

    Click Certificate Authorities’ Certificates, then click Import or Export.

  4. Type a filename, including the path.

    You can also click Browse to find the certificate file, click the filename, then click Save or Open.

  5. If required, type your certificate password.

  6. Click OK.