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Importing and exporting a Digital ID
If you want to use your Digital ID in another application, you can export it from Internet Explorer.
Also, if you have another Digital ID that you want to use in Internet Explorer, you can import the
ID.
To export your Digital ID to another application:
- Start Internet Explorer and choose View > Internet Options from the menu.
- Click the Content tab and then click the Personal button.
- Click Export to save your Digital ID.
- Enter a password to protect your saved Digital ID. Your Digital ID is saved with a ".p12" file
extension. It is recommended that you save your Digital ID on disk and store the disk in a
safety deposit box.
To import a Digital ID:
- Start Internet Explorer and choose View > Internet Options from the menu.
- Click the Content tab and then click the Personal button.
- Click Import and then select the file containing your Digital ID. Use the Browse button to
select the file. Typically, Digital IDs are exported to files with extensions like .p12 or .PFX.
- Enter the password for your private key in the Password field. Click OK.
- You get a message confirming the import.
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