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How do I export certificates to pfx?

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Emma Johnson

Updated on March 03, 2026

Run the DigiCert® Certificate Utility for Windows (double-click DigiCertUtil). In the Certificate Export wizard, select Yes, export the private key, select pfx file, and then check Include all certificates in the certification path if possible, and finally, click Next.

How do I create a certificate in pfx format?

Breaking down the command:

  1. openssl – the command for executing OpenSSL.
  2. pkcs12 – the file utility for PKCS#12 files in OpenSSL.
  3. -export -out certificate. pfx – export and save the PFX file as certificate.
  4. -inkey privateKey. key – use the private key file privateKey.
  5. -in certificate. crt – use certificate.
  6. -certfile more.

Where can I find PFX files?

Create a PFX from an existing certificate From a Windows operating system, an existing certificate can be exported from the certificate store as a PFX file using the MMC. You can also choose to do this on a Windows server if IIS stores them in the certificate store.

How do I export my digital signature certificate?

To export Public Key of Digital Signature Certificates from the e-token, do the following: Open your Internet Browser and go to Tools> Internet Options> Content Tab> Certificates> Personal, select the certificate which you want to export and then click on the export button.

What is PFX format certificate?

A PFX file indicates a certificate in PKCS#12 format; it contains the certificate, the intermediate authority certificate necessary for the trustworthiness of the certificate, and the private key to the certificate. Think of it as an archive that stores everything you need to deploy a certificate.

How do I find my PFX certificate?

Windows – How to view the contents of a PFX file on Windows

  1. Open a command prompt and type: certutil -dump
  2. Install OpenSSL and use the commands to view the details, such as: openssl pkcs12 -info -in

How can I export a certificate from MMC as a PFX file?

Go to the certificates pseudo-drive by typing cd cert: at the PowerShell prompt.

  • Type cd CurrentUser or cd LocalMachine as appropriate for where the certificate is. You may need to launch PowerShell as admin to export a machine…
  • cd into the appropriate store (a dir may help). The Personal store in MMC is called My here.
  • Can I convert an eft server certificate to PFX format?

    Can I convert an EFT Server certificate to PFX format? In the EFT Server administration interface, you can create an SSL Certificate with a PFX-format Private Key. However, if you want to convert an existing non-PFX certificate to PFX format, you can do so in OpenSSL using the procedure below.

    How to create PFX file?

    Launch a new MMC.

  • Add the CERTIFICATE add-in.
  • Expand CERTIFICATES > PERSONAL > CERTIFICATES.
  • Right click on the certificate in question (likely one issued by a 3rd party like GoDaddy)
  • Click NEXT button on the CERTIFICATE EXPORT WIZARD > YES, EXPORT THE PRIVATE KEY > NEXT button.
  • How do I import and export server SSL certificates?

    Install your SSL certificate files to the server where the CSR was generated (see our SSL Certificate Installation Instructions for help).

  • Export your certificate ( including the private key) from the server to backup files.
  • Import the files and private key to your additional servers.