How do I export my Code Signing Certificate from Firefox?

Once the validation is finished, the issuing Certificate Authority (CA) will send the certificate via email to the certificate requester. Using Internet Explorer or Chrome or Safari, as your browser and the same PC which generated the order, follow the “pick-up” or “collection” link in the email and initiate the downloading process. The in-browser script will automatically pull the previously stored private key from the browser’s file system and install it in your Certificate Manager folder.

Now, to receive the actual certificate, you must export the certificate and private key and save it to your PC/desktop as a PFX (.p12) file. Follow the detailed instructions below to navigate through the export process in Firefox

Firefox: Exporting Your Code Signing Certificate as a PKCS12 File

1. In Firefox, go to Preferences.
   
   

    

2. In the Preferences window, click Advanced, next, click Certificates, and then, click View Certificates.
   
   

    

3. In the Certificate Manager window, click Your Certificates, select your code signing certificate and then, click Backup.
   
   

    

4. In the File Name to Backupwindow, do the following:
   • In the Format drop-down list select PKCS12 Files.
     Note: A PKCS12 file uses the same format as a .pfx or .p12 file.
   • In the Save As box, click the down arrow and go to where you want to save your code signing certificate (w/private key) PKCS12 file.
      Make sure to save the PKCS12 file in a location that you will remember and to which you have permissions.
   • Name the certificate PKCS12 file (i.e. myCodeSigningCertificate) and click Save.

   

    

5. In the Certificate Manager window, create a Certificate backup password and then, click OK.
   
   

    

When you receive the “Successfully backed up your security certificate(s) and private key(s)” message, click OK.
Your code signing certificate should now be available in the destination directory you selected as a PKCS12 file. For code signing instructions, please see our Code Signing Support & Tutorial page.