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How to import and export a certificate (digital ID) in Outlook?

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Using a digital ID or certificate in Microsoft Outlook is crucial for secure communication and identity verification. Whether you are setting up a new device or need to transfer your credentials, knowing how to manage these certificates is essential. This guide provides a straightforward method to import and export your digital ID or certificate in Outlook, ensuring your email interactions remain secure and authenticated.

The following steps will guide you to import and export your certificate or digital ID in Microsoft Outlook with ease.

Step 1: Open the Trust Center dialog box:

  1. First of all, click "File" > "Options";
  2. In the Outlook Options dialog box, click "Trust Center" in the left bar;
  3. Click the "Trust Center Settings" button.

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Step 2: In the "Trust Center" dialog box, click "E-mail Security" in the left bar.

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Step 3: Go to the "Digital IDs (Certificates)" section, and click the "Import / Export" button.

Step 4: In the Import / Export Digital ID dialog box:

Import Digital ID or certificate

  • First of all, check the "Import existing Digital ID from a file" option.
  • Click the "Browse" button, and in the "Locate Security Profile" dialog box select a Digital ID, then click the "Open" button.
  • Enter the password in the "Password:" box.
  • Enter a name in the "Digital ID Name:" box.

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Export Digital ID or certificate

  • Check the "Export your Digital ID to a file" option.
  • Click the "Browse" button, and in the new dialog box, open a folder that you will save the export file into, enter a name in the "File Name:" box, and then click the "Save" button.
  • Enter the password in the "Password:" box and the "Confirm:" box.

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Step 5: Click the "OK" buttons in each dialog box.

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