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[[Exporting_a_client_certificate|< Exporting a client certificate]]
 
 
 
Firefox uses its private built-in certificate store.
 
 
 
* Open the ''Encryption preferences'' dialog in the Firefox browser by navigating ''Options -> Advanced -> Encryption'' or ''Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Encryption'' depending on OS/Version. This should open a window similar to the one shown below.
 
 
 
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* To show all installed certificate click on the ''View Certificates'' buttton. This will shown the following dialog:
 
 
 
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* The export operation is called ''Backup'' in Firefox.
 
 
 
* Select your certificate and click on the ''Backup'' button in the previous dialog. This brings up a dialog for selecting a filename and location for the certificate.
 
 
 
* Select a location and filename for the exported certificate. The file with be given the extension ''.p12'' indicating that it is a PKCS12 certificate.
 
 
 
*  When the location has been selected another dialog is shown asking for a export password, as shown in the next figure:
 
 
 
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* Enter and remember a password to protect the file with, you'll need this to access it later. Use the password quality meter to choose a strong password for the exported certificate and private key.
 

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