Download a Certificate with Mozilla Firefox

You can use a PKI key pair (unique to you, generated directly on your smart card) and an associated digital certificate (proving your identity inside your organization) in order to use a variety of security services.

Prerequisites:

• A supported version of Firefox installed on your computer.

• Firefox support installed during setup.

• Your administrator provided you with a Web site URL to access your organization's Certificate Authority.

  1. Insert your smart card (chip-side up and chip first) into the smart card reader.

  2. Launch Firefox and go to your Certificate Authority’s Web site.

  3. Follow the instructions to request a certificate.

  4. Enter your PIN when prompted.

  5. Verify that the key pair and associated certificate have been loaded on your smart card using the ActivClient User Console (optional).