How to export .pfx certificate using Microsoft Management Console (MMC)

Introduction

In this article, we are going to export a .pfx certificate using Microsoft Management Console (MMC).

Export .pfx certificate

In the previous article, I have explained how to generate a .pfx certificate using Microsoft Management Console. I strongly recommend reading that article first and coming back here.

Please follow the below steps to export the .pfx certificate,

Step 1. In the previous article, we have created certificates that are going to be used to export here.

Below are two certificates, created using “My User Account” and “Local Computer account”.

Step 2. Select Certificate from the personal – Certificates folder.

This certificate was created using “My User account”. 

Step 3. Right-click on the certificate -> All Tasks -> Export

The export wizard will appear. 

Step 5. Click on the Next button.

If you want to export a private key with a certificate, then select “yes” else select “No”.

Step 6. Click on the Next button.

Step 7. Select an appropriate format and click on the next button. The below screen will appear.

Step 8. Browse the location, provide a file name, and click on the Next button.

Step 9. Click on the “Save” button in the above screen. The below screen will appear.

Click on the finish button to complete the export process. The exported certificate will be stored in the provided path.

Step 10. Select "Yes" in Step 5 to export a certificate with a private key.

Step 11. Select the appropriate options in the below screen and click on the Next button.

Step 12. Provide a Group of users, password, and encrypted algorithm as per requirement.

Step 13. Provide the path, and file name, and click on the Next button.

Step 14. Click Finished to download private key and certificates.

The certificate was downloaded in the provided path.

 

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