# Importing a certificate

To import a certificate from a file, on the **Certificates** tab, click **Tasks** > **Import certificate**. In the dialog that opens, specify the following:

* **Name:** Type a name for the certificate.
* **Description:** An optional description.
* **Private key file:** Specify a file containing the private key. Click the **\[...]** button to browse for the file.
* **Certificate file:** When you specify a private key file (above) and have a matching certificate file, it will be inserted in this field automatically. Otherwise, specify a certificate file.
* **Usage:** Specify how the certificate will be used.

Click **OK** when done. The certificate will appear in the list in the RAS Console with the **Status** column indicating **Imported**.

To view the certificate info, right-click it and choose **Properties**. In the dialog that opens, examine the properties and then click the **View certificate info** button to view the certificate trust information, details, certification path, and the certificate status. You can also view the certificate info by right-clicking it and choosing **View certificate info**.

For imported certificates, the **Properties** dialog has an additional tab **Intermediate**. If the original certificate included an intermediate certificate (in addition to the root certificate), it will be displayed here. You can paste a different intermediate certificate here if you wish.


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