Some websites use digital certificates for increased security. These digital certificates most commonly work as a form of identification online. You can manage certificates by going to Tools > Privacy > View Data > View Certificates or at:

 ~chrome://pippki/content/certManager.xul

To import a certificate:

1. Copy and paste chrome://pippki/content/certManager.xul into the address bar.
2. Press enter.
3. Open the Your Certificates tab.
4. Click the Import button and locate your file.
5. Choose a security device if prompted. This will be Software Security Device in most cases.
6. You will be prompted to enter a password. If you have not set a master password leave the field blank and press enter.
7. A confirmation message should appear. Click OK and your certificate is ready.

To change your password:

1. Copy and paste chrome://pippki/content/changepassword.xul into the address bar.
2. Press enter.
3. The security device should be set to Software Security Device in most cases.
4. Type your new password twice.
5. Click the OK button.

To reset your master password:

1. Copy and paste chrome://pippki/content/resetpassword.xul into the address bar.
2. Press enter.
3. Click the Reset button.

To add an exception:

NOTE: This should not be required by banks, stores, or healthcare providers.

1. Copy and paste chrome://pippki/content/certManager.xul into the address bar.
2. Press enter.
3. Open the Servers tab.
4. Click the Add Exceptions button.
5. Type the address and click the Get Certificate button.
6. If there is an error, you can add an exception for this site.