PKI Tutorials - Herong's Tutorial Examples - v2.32, by Herong Yang
Import Server Certificates to macOS
This section provides a tutorial example on how to import and install a Web server certificate to macOS using Keychain Access.
If want to import a Web server certificate into Keychain Access on a macOS computer, you need to save the certificate as file, then import it into Keychain Access.
1. Save the Web server certificate as a certificate file using Safari:
2. Import the certificate file using Keychain Access:
You can also double-click the certificate file, www.bing.com.cer, in Finder. It will be automatically imported into "Login" keychain and "Certificates" category.
By the way, Web server certificates can only be imported into "Login" keychain and "Certificates" category.
Table of Contents
Introduction of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)
Introduction of HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
Using HTTPS with Google Chrome
Using HTTPS with Mozilla Firefox
HTTPS with IE (Internet Explorer)
Android and Server Certificate
Windows Certificate Stores and Console
RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) and Server Certificate
►macOS Certificate Stores and Keychain Access
What Is Keychain Access on macOS
Listing of Trusted Root CA in macOS
Exporting Root Certificate to File from macOS
Delete/Untrust Certificates from macOS
Unlock Keychain to Access Certificate on macOS
►Import Server Certificates to macOS
Create My Own Root CA on macOS
Review My Root CA Certificate on macOS
Review Private Key of My CA Certificate on macOS
Generate CSR (Certificate Signing Request) on macOS
Issue New Certificate with My CA on macOS
Verify Certificate Signed by My CA on macOS
Keychain File Locations on macOS
CA Certificates at "/etc/ssl | /private/etc/ssl"
Perl Scripts Communicating with HTTPS Servers
PHP Scripts Communicating with HTTPS Servers
Java Programs Communicating with HTTPS Servers
.NET Programs Communicating with HTTPS Servers
CAcert.org - Root CA Offering Free Certificates
PKI CA Administration - Issuing Certificates
Comodo Free Personal Certificate
Digital Signature - Microsoft Word
Digital Signature - OpenOffice.org 3