You can use the idCAT Certificate on more than one device, you only need the .p12 or .pfx file of the idCAT Certificate. You obtained this file when you downloaded the idCAT Certificate.
Below we explain the different steps so you can use it on other devices:
Look for the file on your computer, USB memory, email, in the cloud… or in the location where you saved it. If you don't have the file, try searching for it in your operating system's search engine, indicating the extensions: .p12 or .pfx.
If, however, you have not found it, you will need to create a copy of the certificate by exporting it .
Once you have the file, transfer it to the device where you want to use it (by email, USB memory, etc.).
Find the file with the extension .p12 or .pfx on your computer in the "Downloads" folder and double-click on the file and then follow the instructions of the wizard.
During the process the assistant will ask you the following:
- Locate the digital certificate to the current user (recommended as it is a personal certificate)
- The password that is the Management code that appears in the email you received or on the delivery slip.
- Check the option "Enable secure protection of the private key" if you want to protect your idCAT certificate with a pin for its use (optional).
- "Check the option "This key is exportable" (recommended option) if you want it to be able to be exported later." make a copy of the idCAT certificate to another browser or device.
Click next on each step until you reach "Finish" and you will have the idCAT certificate installed. Now if you want you can check the operation of idCAT.
Important : Once installed, we recommend that you keep the certified idCAT file with the .p12 or .pfx extension and install the public keys.
Before installing, check that you have the padlock icon in Keychains - Login open:
Below you have two options to install the idCAT certificate:
1. Double click on the certified idCAT file:
Find the file with the extension .p12 or .pfx on your computer in the "Downloads" folder and double-click on the file and follow the instructions of the wizard, keeping in mind that:
- The assistant may ask you where to add the idCAT certificate, select from the "Keychains" drop-down: Login (recommended option since it is a personal certificate) and press the button Add to install the certificate.
- The assistant may ask you for two passwords: the first, that of the system administrator and the second, that of the management code (password) that appears in the email you received or on the delivery slip.
Once the wizard is complete, access the Keychains folder - "My Certificates" tab, double-click on your idCAT certificate and in the "Trust" drop-down box, check "Always trust". When you do this, the system will ask you for your Mac credentials:
Once done, you will have the idCAT certificate correctly installed. Now, if you want, you can check the operation of idCAT.
2. Import the certified idCAT file into Keychains:
Go to Keychains and click "File" > "Import Items..."
Then find the file with the .p12 or .pfx extension on your computer, for example in the "Downloads" folder and click "Open".
You will be asked for a password, which is the management code that appears in the email you received or on the delivery slip, and click "OK".
Once the wizard is complete, access the Keychains folder - "My Certificates" tab, double-click on your idCAT certificate and in the "Trust" drop-down box, check "Always trust". When you do this, the system will ask you for your Mac credentials:
Once done, you will have the idCAT certificate correctly installed. Now if you want, you can check the operation of idCAT.
Important : Once installed, we recommend that you keep the certified idCAT file with the .p12 or .pfx extension.
Here are the steps to install the certificate on Android:
- Email yourself the certified idCAT file in .p12 or .pfx format
- Open the email from your mobile phone or tablet where you received the .p12 or .pfx file.
- Click on the attachment in the email to open it.
- You will receive a message to extract the certificate. Enter the management code (password) that matches the one on the delivery sheet and that you used to download the idCAT certificate.
- Then select the "app user certificate and VPN" option.
- Enter a name for the certificate (we recommend that you leave the default one with the holder's name and ID).
- Press "OK" and the idCAT certificate will be installed correctly.
You can also watch the video with the steps to follow:
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If you don't have the original file, You can make a copy from the browser on the computer where you have it installed .
Below are the steps to install the certificate on iPhone/iPad:
- Email yourself the certified idCAT file in .p12 or .pfx format
- Open the email from your mobile phone or tablet where you received the .p12 or .pfx file.
- Click on the file attached to the email to open it and the following message will appear: Profile downloaded, review the profile in Settings if you want to install it.
- Go to Settings>Downloaded Profile (this option will only appear if you have previously done step 3).
- Select "Install".
- Enter your iPhone/iPad PIN
- Select "Install" again.
- When you are asked for the password for the identity certificate, enter the management code (password) that matches the one you have on the delivery sheet and that you used to download the idCAT certificate.
- Press "OK" and the idCAT certificate will be installed correctly.
You can also watch the video with the steps to follow:
Watch this video in other languages
If you don't have the original file, You can make a copy from the browser on the computer where you have it installed .