Install a trusted certificate
- Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2025
- 2 minute read
To install a certificate into the trusted root certificate store:
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Locate and open the certificate file in Windows Explorer. The Certificate dialog displays:

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Select Install Certificate.... The Certificate Import Wizard displays:

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Select Current User to install the certificate for only the current user, or Local Machine to install the certificate for all users on this system.
Note: The Local Machine option requires administrative access to the system. If you do not have administrative access, select Current User.
Click Next. The Certificate Store dialog displays:

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Select Place all certificates in the following store. Click Browse... and select Trusted Root Certification Authorities as the Certificate store.
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Click Next. The Completing the Certificate Import Wizard dialog displays:

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Click Finish to complete the Certificate Import Wizard. A security warning displays:

Click Yes to acknowledge the warning. The certificate is now trusted on your machine.