Configuring Internet Explorer to import self-signed certificates

You can configure Internet Explorer to import your self-signed certificates. You set Internet Explorer to accept the certificate, and then add the certificate to the trusted sites.

Procedure

  1. Browse to the site whose certificate you want to trust. There is a problem with this website's security certificate is displayed.
  2. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
  3. Click Tools > Internet Options.
  4. Click Security > Trusted sites > Sites. A URL is displayed. Confirm it is the correct URL.
  5. Click Add, Close, and then OK.
  6. Refresh the current page. There is a problem with this website's security certificate is displayed.
  7. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
  8. At the right of the address bar, click Certificate Error and View certificates.
  9. Click Install Certificate..., and then Next.
  10. Click Place all certificates in the following store.
  11. Click Browse. Click Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then OK.
  12. Click Next, and then Finish. If a Security Warning message is displayed, click Yes, and then OK.
  13. Click Tools > Internet Options.
  14. Click Security > Trusted sites > Sites. The added URL is displayed.
  15. Select the URL. Click Remove, and then Close.
  16. Close all instances of Internet Explorer, and restart.

Results

The certificate is now trusted.

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