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< div class = "boilerplate" > This document is provided by Netscape for your information only. It may help you take certain steps to protect the privacy and security of your personal information on the Internet. This document does not, however, address all online privacy and security issues, nor does it represent a recommendation by Netscape about what consitutes adequate privacy and security protection on the Internet.< / div >
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< h1 > Certificate Settings< / h1 >
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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.
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< p > For step-by-step descriptions of various tasks related to certificates, see < A HREF = "#using_certs_first" > Using Certificates< / A > .< / p >
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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 Privacy & Security to expand the list.)
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< h3 > Client Certificate Selection< / h3 >
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< p > Some web sites require you to identify yourself with a certificate. The option you select here determines how Navigator identifies the certificate to present among those you may have on file:
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< LI > < b > Select Automatically:< / b > Click this option if you want Navigator to select a certificate without asking you. This is the default setting.
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< LI > < b > Ask Every Time:< / b > Click this option if you want Navigator to ask you which certificate to use each time a web site requests one.
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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 identify you, and they help you identify other people, web sites, and organizations.
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< 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. Your browser 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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< p > < i > 13 June 2002< / i > < / p >
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< p > Copyright © 1994-2002 Netscape Communications Corporation.< / p >
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