TLS (SSL) - Server Certs - Import and Export
- Last Updated: July 16, 2024
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- MOVEit Transfer
- Version 2024.1
- Version 2024
- Documentation
This topic covers the following tasks:
- Import a TLS (SSL) certificate.
- Method 1 - Using the IIS Manager.
- Method 2 - Using the MMC Snap-in
- Export a TLS (SSL) certificate.
- Removing a TLS (SSL) certificate from an IIS web site.
Import a TLS (SSL) certificate - Method 1 - Using the IIS Manager
- Click Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Select the MOVEit Transfer server, then select Server
Certificates.

- Click Import on the right.

Browse to the file.
Note: PFX is a common format used to store both the public and private keys of a TLS (SSL) Certificate.
Type the password.
Select Allow this certificate to be exported.
Click OK.
- Select port (typically 443) to use and click Next.
- Verify the certificate summary and click Next.

The certificate is now imported into IIS, click Finish.

The certificate now needs to be assigned to the MOVEit Transfer FTP Server.
Import a TLS (SSL) Certificate - Method 2 - Using the MMC Snap-in
- Click Start > Run and type mmc to open the Microsoft
Management Console (MMC).

- Click File then pick Add/Remove Snap-in.
- Select Certificates on the left and click Add.
- Select the Computer Account and click Next.

- Select Local Computer and click Finish.

Now you have the Certificates Snap-in added.
- Select the Personal store and expand so you see Certificates. Right-Click on Certificates and select All Tasks > Import. This will start the Import Wizard.
- Click Next.
- Browse to select the certificate you would like to import and click Next.
- If the certificate was exported with a password, type the password and select Mark this key as exportable and click Next.
- Place all certificates in the Personal store and click Next.

- Verify the certificate import settings and click Finish.

If the import is successful a message similar to the one below should be displayed.

The certificate is now installed into the system and can be assigned to the MOVEit Transfer Components.
Export a TLS (SSL) certificate
- Click Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Select the MOVEit Transfer server, then select Server
Certificates.

- On the right, select View...

- Click the Details tab and select Copy to File...

The Certificate Export Manager starts.

Click Next.
- Click Yes to Export the private key.

- Select the .PFX format and check Strong Encryption then click
Next.

- Type in a password to secure the private key.

- Specify a filename to save the certificate.

- Verify the certificate export settings and click Finish.

If the export is successful a message similar to the one below should be displayed.

The certificate is now ready to be used or installed on another system.
Removing a TLS (SSL) certificate from an IIS web site
This assumes you already have an SSL certificate installed.
- Click Start > All Programs > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Select the MOVEit Transfer server, then select Server
Certificates.

- Select the server certificate you want to remove, then click Remove on the right.
- Click Yes to confirm.
The certificate has been removed. Click Finish.
