Import a self-signed certificate

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read import-self-signed-certificate.md

Import a self-signed certificate in a Windows system by using the Certificate Import Wizard. The Certificate Import Wizard is required to complete the self-signed certificate import process on a Windows Operating System (OS).

Before you begin

Ensure that you have followed the procedure for importing a self-signed certificate in a Windows system, as described in Add a self-signed certificate to the OS truststore.

Role required: agent_client_collector_admin

Procedure

On the first page of the wizard, select Next.

The truststore is typically located in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities directory of the certificate manager.
Browse to the location where you have the self-signed certificate file.

The file is typically located in the agent's config/cert directory.
Select and hold (or right-click) the certificate file and select Install certificate.
Select Next.
Select the option to place the certificate in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities truststore.
Select Next and Finish to complete the wizard.

Result

The certificate is imported into the truststore.

What to do next

If a security warning appears, select Confirm to confirm the import.

Parent Topic:Agent Client Collector certificates

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title: Import a self-signed certificate
description: Import a self-signed certificate in a Windows system by using the Certificate Import Wizard. The Certificate Import Wizard is required to complete the self-signed certificate import process on a Windows Operating System \(OS\).
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/it-operations-management/agent-client-collector/import-self-signed-certificate.html
release: australia
product: Agent Client Collector
classification: agent-client-collector
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [ACC certificates, ACC deployment - shared between servers and endpoints, Configuring Agent Client Collector, Agent Client Collector, IT Operations Management]
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# Import a self-signed certificate

## Before you begin

Ensure that you have followed the procedure for importing a self-signed certificate in a Windows system, as described in [Add a self-signed certificate to the OS truststore](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-operations-management/agent-client-collector/add-certificate-trust-store.md).

Role required: agent\_client\_collector\_admin

## Procedure

1. On the first page of the wizard, select **Next**.

The truststore is typically located in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities directory of the certificate manager.

2. Browse to the location where you have the self-signed certificate file.

The file is typically located in the agent's `config/cert` directory.

3. Select and hold \(or right-click\) the certificate file and select **Install certificate**.

4. Select **Next**.

5. Select the option to place the certificate in the Trusted Root Certification Authorities truststore.

6. Select **Next** and **Finish** to complete the wizard.

## Result

The certificate is imported into the truststore.

## What to do next

If a security warning appears, select **Confirm** to confirm the import.

**Parent Topic:**[Agent Client Collector certificates](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/it-operations-management/agent-client-collector/acc-certificates.md)