How do I manage certificates in Chrome?

Answered by Edward Huber

To manage certificates in Chrome, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Chrome browser and type “chrome://settings” in the address bar.
2. Press Enter to go to the Chrome Settings page.
3. On the left side of the page, click on “Privacy and security.”
4. In the Privacy and security section, click on “Security.”
5. Scroll down the page until you see the “Advanced” section.
6. Under the Advanced section, click on “Manage certificates.”

Now, you will see a list of all the certificates installed on your system. This includes both the default certificates that come with Chrome and any additional certificates that you might have added.

To find the newly-added Certificate Authorities (CAs) in the list, you can scroll through the list and visually locate them. The list will typically display the name or organization associated with each certificate. You can also use the search functionality within the certificate manager to quickly find a specific CA.

Once you find the newly-added CAs, you can perform various actions on them. For example, you can view the details of a certificate, export it, or remove it if needed. To view the details of a certificate, simply double-click on it, and a window will appear with information such as the certificate’s issuer, validity period, and public key.

If you want to export a certificate, select it from the list and click on the “Export” button. This will allow you to save the certificate to a file, which can be useful for backup purposes or for sharing it with others.

If you need to remove a certificate, select it from the list and click on the “Remove” button. You will be prompted to confirm the removal, as removing a certificate can have implications for any applications or websites that rely on it for secure communication.

It’s worth noting that managing certificates can be a sensitive task, as they play a crucial role in ensuring the security and authenticity of online communications. Therefore, it’s important to exercise caution when making changes to certificate settings and to only modify them if you have a clear understanding of their implications.

Managing certificates in Chrome involves accessing the browser’s settings, navigating to the security section, and then managing the certificates through the certificate manager. This allows you to view, export, and remove certificates, including any newly-added Certificate Authorities.