View Web Site Server Certificate in IE

Q

How to view the server certificate of the Web site in IE? I know the Web site uses a "https" address.

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A

If you are visiting a Web site that uses a "https" address with IE, you can view the server certificate of the site as shown in this tutorial:

1. Run IE and visit www.bestbuy.com Web site. And click "Sign In" on top of the page.

2. Right-mouse click anywhere on the page. And click "Properties" menu item. You see "Properties" screen showing up with these fields:

3. Click "Certificates" button. You see general information of Best Buy server certificate showing up. IE - View Server Certificate

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💬 2021-10-12 Vijay: Helpful

💬 2013-10-06 FYIcenter.com: Hi Stan, Thanks for the note. Yes, Firefox allows you to export server certificates.

💬 2013-10-04 Stan: Encountered same issue, used Firefox to export certificate I needed.

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