Importing the Self-Signed Certificates

Use Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to import the certificates.

1. Import the PFX into the local computer’s Trusted Root Certification Authority Certificates folder.
   1. Open the MMC by selecting Start, clicking Run, and then entering MMC. Click OK.
   2. Select File, and click Add / Remove Snap In.
   3. Double-click Certificates.
   4. Select your computer account, select Local Computer, and then click Finish.
   5. Click OK. The Snap-In window closes.
   6. Click [+] to expand Certificates, Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and Certificates.
   7. Right-click on Certificates, select All Tasks, and then click Import.
   8. Click Next.
   9. Click Browse, select the PFX to import, and then click Open.
   10. Click Next.
   11. Select Place all certificates in the following store, and then make sure that Trusted Root Certification Authorities is visible in the Certificate Store section.
   12. Click Next.
   13. Click Finish, and then click OK.
2. Import the PFX file into the local computer’s Personal Certificates folder.
   1. Open the MMC by selecting Start, clicking Run, and then entering MMC. Click OK.
   2. Select File, and click Add / Remove Snap In.
   3. Double-click Certificates.
   4. Select your computer account, select Local Computer, and then click Finish.
   5. Click OK. The Snap-In window closes.
   6. Click [+] to expand Certificates, Personal, and Certificates.
   7. Right-click on Certificates, select All Tasks, and then click Import.
   8. Click Next.
   9. Click Browse, select the PFX to import, and then click Open.
   10. Click Next.
   11. Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate.
   12. Click Finish, and then click OK.