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< p > This section describes how to set your certificate preferences and how to use the Certificate Manager, Device Manager, and other dialog boxes related to certificates.
< p > For step-by-step descriptions of various tasks related to certificates, see < A HREF = "#using_certs_first" > Using Certificates section< / A > .
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< p > In this section:< / p >
< p > < a href = "#certs_prefs_help_first" > Certificate Preferences< / a > < / p >
< p > < a href = "certs_help.html" > Certificate Manager< / a > < / p >
< p > < a href = "certs_help.html#Security_Devices" > Device Manager< / a > < / p >
< p > < a href = "cert_dialog_help.html" > Certificate Information and Decisions< / a > < / p >
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< hr > < h1 > Privacy & Security Preferences - Certificates< / h1 >
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< p > This section describes use the Certificates preferences panel. To view Certificates preferences, follow these steps:
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< li > Open the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
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< li > Under the Privacy & Security category, click Certificates. (If no subcategories are visible, double-click the category to expand the list.)
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< p > You can decide how Navigator selects a certificate from among those you have on file to identify you to a web site:
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< LI > If you want Navigator to choose a certificate without asking you, click
Select Automatically. This is usually the preferred setting.
< LI > If you want Navigator to ask you to select a certificate each time a web site
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requests one, click Ask Every Time.
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< h3 > Manage Certificates< / h3 >
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< p > Certificates are the digital equivalent of ID cards— they help other people
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identify you, and they help you identify other people, web sites, and organizations.
< p > To examine or configure the certificates you have on file, click Manage Certificates.
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< h3 > Manage Security Devices< / h3 >
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< p > A security device is a hardware or software device that stores your certificates and keys.
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For example, a smart card is a security device. Mozilla has its own built-in software
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security device, and you can use additional security devices, such as smart cards, at the same time.
< p > To examine or configure your security devices, click Manage Security Devices.
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[ < A HREF = "#certs_prefs_help_first" > Return to beginning of Certificates section< / A > ]
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< p > < i > January 11 2002< / i > < / p >
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