Generate Key File From Pfx

For Dedicated Servers & Cloud Servers running Windows

  1. Extract Key File From Pfx
  2. Generate Crt And Key File From Pfx

Extract Key File From Pfx

  • How to create a PFX file on a Windows server Obtain PFX form an existing certificate. The Windows operating system allows you to export an existing certificate as a PFX file from the Certificate Store by using the console MMC. You can choose this approach for Windows servers if the IIS saves the certificates in the Certificate Store.
  • Nov 29, 2019  Configuration Manager allows you to create a PFX certificate profile using credentials issued by a certificate authority. You can choose Microsoft or Entrust as your certificate authority. When deployed to user devices, PFX files generate user-specific.
  • A certificate.crt and privateKey.key can be extracted from your Personal Information Exchange file (certificate.pfx) using OpenSSL. Follow this article to create a certificate.crt and privateKey.key files from a certificate.pfx file.

The.pfx file, which is in a PKCS#12 format, contains the SSL certificate (public keys) and the corresponding private keys. Sometimes, you might have to import the certificate and private keys separately in an unencrypted plain text format to use it on another system. This topic provides instructions on how to convert the.pfx file to.crt and.key files.

Learn how to generate the PFX file needed to install an SSL certificate on a Windows server.

What is a PFX File?

The PFX file is a combination of your SSL private key and certificate, which is then password-protected. Creating a PFX file makes installation of your SSL certificate both quick and easy, as well as keeping you protected. With a password-protected PFX file, no one will have access to your private key unless they know the password you've set for the PFX file.

Guided Steps

Step 1

Log in to and select Domains & SSL.

Step 2

Generate Crt And Key File From Pfx

In the Portfolio section on the right-hand side, click SSL Certificates.

Step 3

Openssl generate key pair c. Click the Domain name that corresponds with the SSL Certificate.

Step 4

Find Create and Download .PFX File and click Download.

Step 5

You will now need to provide the following:

  • Find the Private Key file on your computer that was downloaded when the SSL certificate was issued. Open this file using a text editor (such as Notepad), then copy all of the private key text and paste it in the large text box.
  • Enter a Password for the .PFX file. This password will be used later during installation of the SSL certifcate on the server.

Check the box for Add intermediate certificate and then click Download .PFX file.

Step 6

Save the .PFX file to your computer.

You can now use the .PFX file to Install the SSL Certificate on a Windows Server.