Certificate Export windows

These windows save a copy of the selected certificate to a folder on your hard drive or thumb drive.

Certificate Export chooser



PropertyValueDescription
Export the public certificatecheck box, defaults to selectedIndicates that the system will export the certificate with only its public key.
Table, ASN.1 View and PEM ViewtabsShows the contents of the certificate in terms of properties, ASN (Abstract Syntax Notation), and PEM (Privacy Enhanced Mail).
Export the private keycheck box, defaults to de-selectedInstructs the system to export the private key with the public key. You would select this option only if you are backing up a root CA or intermediate certificate to a second secure location.
Private Key PasswordtextSupplies the password created when the certificate was created.
Encrypt exported private keycheck box, defaults to selectedCauses the system to encode the private key for enhanced security.
Reuse password to encrypt private keycheck box, defaults to selectedIndicates that no additional password is required to encrypt the private key. Deselecting this option allows you to assign a second password to protect the private key.
Password and ConfirmtextCreate and confirm the second password.

Certificate Export, file chooser



Displays the available file spaces. The contraction () and expansion () icons resize the selected pane.
The control icons determine the contents of the file view pane:

returns to a previous folder.

displays files in the folder above the current folder.

displays files in the root of the user home.

creates a new folder.

configures the chooser to display the file name only.

configures the chooser to display the details for each file.

provides a drop-down list of available file paths.

creates an entry in the Bookmarks pane.

turns the display of the details pane on and off.

The file view pane.
This pane displays the details for the selected file.
Bookmarks pane.