Client certificate generation in your browser

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1. Generate a key pair

Please input your name as it should be added to your certificate

Choose an RSA key size

An RSA key pair will be generated in your browser. Longer key sizes provide better security but take longer to generate. 

                

            

        

        

            

                
2. Paste the CSR into the CAcert form

                
The CAcert web application allows you to paste a custom Certificate Signing Request (CSR) when you
                    request a client certificate. Use the button below to copy your CSR to the clipboard.
                

                

                
            

        

        

            

                
3. Get your certificate signed

                
Go to the New client certificate
                    page of the CAcert web application and click the checkbox "Show advanced options". This will
                    show
                    you a text area where you can paste the copied CSR.

                
                
            

        

        

            

                
4. Build the client certificate file

                
You now have all the ingredients for downloading your certificate and corresponding key pair. Enter a
                    password of your choice and click on the "Prepare Download" button to generate a file that you can
                    use
                    in your Browser, email client, or other applications.

                

                    
                    
                

                
            

        

        

            

                
5. Download ready

                
Your key material is ready for download. The downloadable file contains your private
                    key and your certificate encrypted with your password. You can now use the file to install your
                    certificate in your browser or other applications.

                
                    
                        
                    
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