Technical Tip: How to import PKCS#12 certificate

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Description

The article describes how to import PKCS#12 certificates.

Scope

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Solution

PKCS#12 certificate will be there in .pfx or .p12 format and the file will contain key file with it.

To import the certificate:
Go to System -> certificates -> import -> Local Certificate -> PKCS#12 Certificate.

Upload the certificate file with password got while collecting the certificate from CA certificate authority.

For 7.0 and 7.2 FortiOS version. To import certificate:
Go to System -> Certificates -> Create/Import -> Certificate -> Import Certificate -> PKCS#12 Certificate.

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