User Certificate / Private Key

This step checks for your currently installed certificate and private key. For more on certificates, see certificates and credentials.


bullet If you already have an e-Science Certificate...
  • Export your certificate from your Web browser.
  • In the 'Manage Your Certificate' tab:
    - Click the 'Import' button to import your certificate into the tool.
    - Click 'Install'.
bullet If you do not have an e-Science Certificate...
In the 'Manage Your Certificate' tab:
  • Click the 'Apply' for certificate button.
  • Visit your local RA operator and provide photo identification.
  • You will be e-mailed when your certificate has been issued.
  • Keep track of your certificate request status by pressing 'Refresh'.
  • The tool will download your certificate when it is ready.
  • Click the 'Install' button.

help  Note, you do not have to use the 'Manage Your Certificate' tab (however, we strongly recommend that you do in order to easily perform subsequent certificate renewals).
If you prefer, you can either locate a (.p12 or .pfx) file using the browse function on the page (this file stores both the certificate and the private key), or locate separate .pem certificate and key files.



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