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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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< 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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