• Internet Explorer 6+
• Mozilla Firefox

Internet Explorer 6+

1. Click on 'Tools' menu; on 'Internet Options'; 'Content' tab; 'Certificates' button.
2. Click once on the certificate you wish to export.
3. Click the 'Export' button, and click 'Next' on the first screen.
4. Make sure that "Yes, export the private key" is chosen, then click 'Next'.
5. Leave the box of "Enable strong protection" checked. Although not necessary, we also recommend putting a check in the "Include all certificates in the certification path if possible" box. Click 'Next'.
6. It will now ask for a new password to be created. Type in any password of your choosing. (and re-type it in the appropriate box). Keep in mind that it is case-sensitive. Any capital letters you use will also need to be used later. Click 'Next'.
7. Click the 'Browse' button. Choose a drive and folder you would like to store the file. Then type in a name you would like the file to have. Click 'Save'. Click 'Next'.
8. Click 'Finish'. If it asks you to click OK, do so. If it is asking for a password, then this would be the same password it asks for when you normally use the certificate online.

NOTE: the saved file will look like an open envelope with a key in front.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the 'Tools' menu at the top of Firefox.
2. Click 'Options'.
- Depending on your version of Firefox, you will either have icons on the left side or on the top of the options window.
3. Click the 'Advanced' icon.
4. Open the 'Certificate Manager' window:
• If your icons are on the top of the Options window, click the 'Security' tab, then click 'View Certificates'.
• If your icons are on the left side, look for 'Certificates' in the main part of the Options window. Under the 'Certificates' heading, click 'Manage Certificates'.
5. Select the certificate you want to export, and click the 'Backup' button.
6. Choose the location to save the certificate file being created, and give it a name, then click 'Save'.
7. If prompted, enter the master password for the "Software Security Device" and click OK.
8. Create and confirm a backup password to protect the file being created, then click OK.
9. You should see an Alert saying 'Successfully backed up your security certificate(s) and private key(s)'.