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Convert CSR to PFX

A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) contains the information needed to create a signed certificate (.cer). The .cer file can then be exported as a .pfx file, which is the format Mideye Server uses for the Web GUI.

1. Create a CSR in Windows

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  1. Open mmc.exe on the Windows server where the certificate will be used.
  2. Add the Certificates snap-in (Computer Account → Local Computer).
  3. Navigate to Personal → Certificates.
  4. Right-click Certificates → All Tasks → Advanced Operations → Create Custom Request.
  5. Follow the wizard to generate a CSR file.

For a detailed walkthrough, see the SSLTrust MMC guide.

2. Submit the CSR and receive a .cer file

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Send the CSR to your organization’s preferred certificate authority (CA). A signed .cer file will be returned.

3. Import the .cer file

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  1. Go back to the Windows server where the CSR was created.
  2. Open mmc.exe.
  3. Navigate to Console Root → Certificates (Local Computer) → Personal → Certificates.
  4. Right-click Certificates → All Tasks → Import.
  5. Select the .cer file and complete the import wizard.

The certificate is now imported and ready to be exported as a .pfx file.

4. Export to .pfx

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  1. Right-click the imported certificate → All Tasks → Export.
  2. Select Yes, export the private key.
  3. Choose the PFX format and set a password.
  4. Save the .pfx file.

The .pfx file can now be imported into Mideye Server for use with the Web GUI. See Certificate Management for import instructions.

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