Configuring Internet Explorer to import self-signed certificates

You can configure Internet Explorer to import your self-signed certificates. You set Internet Explorer to accept the certificate, and then add the certificate to the trusted sites.

Procedure

  1. Browse to the website whose certificate you want to trust.
    This message is displayed: There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
  2. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
  3. Click Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites.
    A URL is displayed. Confirm that it is the correct URL, and then click Add, Close, and OK.
  4. Refresh the current page.
    This message is displayed: There is a problem with this website's security certificate.
  5. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
  6. At the right of the address bar, click Certificate Error and then click View certificates.
  7. Click Install Certificate, and then click Next.
  8. Click Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse.
  9. Click Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click OK, Next, and Finish.
  10. If a Security Warning message is displayed, click Yes, and then OK.
  11. Click Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites.
    The added URL is displayed.
  12. Select the URL. Click Remove, and then click Close.
  13. Close all instances of Internet Explorer, and then restart it.

Results

The certificate is now trusted.