OpenVPN Connect: Import the PKCS 12 certificate/key pair from a file location via the Import Wizard available in Windows

Description:

This guide shows you how to use the Windows Import Wizard to add a PKCS 12 certificate to a connection profile in OpenVPN Connect.

Alternatively, you can import the certificate using the CLI (command-line interface) functionality. Refer to details on Command Line Functionality for OpenVPN Connect.

Before you begin

Ensure you have the following already:

• OpenVPN Connect installed.
• A connection profile uploaded to Connect with an external PKI.
• A p12 certificate file in local storage.

Import the PKCS 12 certificate from local storage via Import Wizard

Note: These steps are for OpenVPN Connect on Windows.

1. Double click on the .p12 certificate file.
   • The Import Wizard dialog opens.
     
2. Select the Current User option and click Next.
3. Specify the path to the certificate and click Next.
   
   • The Private key protection screen displays.
4. Enter the private key you used to generate the PKCS 12 certificate, mark the key as exportable, and click Next.
   
   Important: If you don't mark the key as exportable, OpenVPN Connect won't show or recognize the certificate. That means it won't display automatically under the Certificate & Tokens screen in OpenVPN Connect.
5. Select Place all certificates in the following store and click Browse.
6. Select OpenVPN Certificate Store, click OK, then click through to finish the Import Wizard.
   
   • You've imported the certificate.
7. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
8. Click the menu and Certificates & Tokens.
   • The imported certificate displays on the PKCS #12 tab.
     

You can check our guide HERE for the Command-Line Functionality for OpenVPN Connect.

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