# Import a certificate from a file

To import a certificate from a file, choose **Add** > **Import certificate** from the ellipsis menu and specify the following:

* **Name:** Type a name for the certificate.
* **Description:** An optional description.
* **Usage:** Specify whether the certificate will be used for RAS Secure Gateways or HALB, or both.
* **Private key file:** Specify a file containing the private key. Click **Browse** 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.

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