How to install or import PFX file with private key in IIS on Windows Server. Use ‘Certificates’ snap-in in MMC and Import. Next step is binding the certificate.
How to install Intranet SSL Certificate (PFX) on IIS in Windows Server?
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Step by step instructions on how to import the SecureNT Intranet SSL Certificate PFX file in Windows IIS Server (any version). It’s a two-step process.
Step-1: How to Import the PFX File in IIS
- From the Start menu, type MMC, and click OK
- In the User Account Control window, click Yes
- In the Console window, in the menu at the top, click File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
- In the Add or Remove Snap-ins window, under Available snap-ins click Certificates and then, click Add.
- In the Certificates snap-in window, choose Computer account and then, click Next.
- In the Select Computer window, select Local computer: (computer this console is running on), and then, click Finish.
- In the Add or Remove Snap-ins window, click OK.
- From the Console window, from the Console Root folder, expand Certificates (Local Computer) (the certificate file will be in Personal or Web Hosting folder).
- Right-click on the certificate file which you want to import and then click All Tasks > Import
- On the Welcome to the Certificate Import Wizard page, click Next.
- Follow the instructions to import the primary SSL certificate from the PFX file
- On the Certificate Store page, select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
- Double-check your settings and then click Finish
You should see “The import was successful” message.
Step-2: How to Enable the SSL Certificate
- From the start menu, search for Administrative Tools, open it, and double-click on Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Under Connections, expand your server’s name, expand Sites, and then, click the site that you want to encrypt.
- In the Actions menu, under Edit Site, click Bindings.
- In the Site Bindings window, click Add.
- In the Add Site Binding window, from the drop-down lists select: HTTPS, All Unassigned, and enter port 443.
- From the SSL certificate drop-down list, select the certificate you want to import
- Click OK and restart your IIS server
SecureNT Intranet SSL certificate is now installed on IIS.
Following article has the steps shown with screen-shots.
How to Import the SSL Certificate w/Private Key .pfx File
How to install Intranet SSL Certificate (PFX) on IIS in Windows Server?
How to install Intranet SSL Certificate (PFX) on IIS in Windows Server?
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