You can Install the certificate on Windows Server using the Microsoft Management Console or MMC using the below steps:
- Run the MMC either via the start menu or the Run tool accessible via the WIN+R shortcut.
- Click File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
- Click Certificates > Add.
- In the new window, select Computer Account and click Next.
- Select Local Computer then click Finish.
- Complete the dialog window by clicking OK.
- Click the + to expand the certificates (local computer) console tree and look for the personal directory/folder. Expand the certificates folder.
- Right-click on the certificate you want to backup and select ALL TASKS > Import.
- Select the new certificates file you want to import.
- Follow the certificate import wizard to import your primary certificate from the .pfx file.
- Refresh the certificate list (F5 key) and you will notice the presence of your new certificate.
Enabling a New Certificate on a Server
- On the Start menu, click Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- In the IIS Manager, click the server name and Expand the sites folder.
- Select the site that you want to secure (usually the default website).
- Click on SSL setting and click the "Bindings" link in its "actions" pane on the right-hand side of the screen.
- This will then bring up a dialog that lists all of the binding rules that direct traffic to this site (meaning the host-header/IP address/port combinations for the site).
- In the site bindings window, click Add. If a binding for https already exists, select the https binding and click Edit.
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Enter the recently imported certificate in the SSL Certificate field and click OK.
- Your SSL Certificate is now installed and the website is configured to accept secure connections. You have to restart IIS or the server for it to recognize the new certificate.
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