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title: Importing certificates
description: Import a new certificate.
component: pingaccess
version: 9.0
page_id: pingaccess:pingaccess_user_interface_reference_guide:pa_importing_certificates
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingaccess/9.0/pingaccess_user_interface_reference_guide/pa_importing_certificates.html
revdate: February 6, 2023
section_ids:
  steps: Steps
  result: Result:
---

# Importing certificates

Import a new certificate.

## Steps

1. Click **Security**, then go to **Certificates > Certificates**.

2. Click **[icon: plus, set=fa]Add Certificate**.

3. In the **Name** field, enter a name for the certificate.

4. To select the certificate, click **Choose File**.

5. To import the certificate, click **Add**.

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   |   | If the certificate is either expired or not yet valid, PingAccess displays a warning, but the import will proceed. |

   ### Result:

   A new certificate row appears on the **Certificates** window.