Certificate Import
Manually import existing S/MIME certificates into Conbool.
Existing certificates can be manually imported if they were issued outside of Conbool.
Procedure
- Click the "+" icon in the upper right corner of the S/MIME tab.
- Select "Import certificate".
- Upload the required files one after another. Supported formats:
- Public key:
.p7b,.p7c,.cer,.der,.crt,.pem - Private key:
.p12,.pfx
- Public key:
- Enter the password for the private key (if required).
- After successful validation, the certificate appears in the "Private Certificates" tab.
Notes
- Only valid certificates with a complete chain can be imported.
- Expiration warnings are automatically displayed in the dashboard.
- Imported certificates are not automatically renewed.
For ongoing use, connecting to an MPKI or automatic issuance via groups is recommended.
See also
- Managed PKI – Automatic certificate management via a connected PKI.
- Auto Import – Automatic retrieval of S/MIME certificates from external sources.