In recent years, Spain has made significant progress in the digitization of its public services, making it very important to know how to export an electronic certificate. More and more administrative procedures are being carried out online, without the need to visit a physical office. In this context, the digital certificate has become a key tool for citizens, freelancers, and businesses.
This system allows users to securely identify themselves to the public administration and sign documents electronically with full legal validity. In practice, having a digital certificate means being able to carry out dozens of procedures from home: request certificates, file taxes, consult files, sign documents, or even start a business. All with just a few clicks.
Basic definition of a digital certificate
A digital certificate is an electronic document used to identify a person or company on the internet. It works as a kind of digital ID card that allows you to prove your identity when carrying out online procedures.
A digital certificate is an electronic document used to identify a person or company on the internet. It works as a kind of digital ID card that allows you to prove your identity when carrying out online procedures.
- Authentication: confirms who you are
- Integrity: ensures that the document has not been modified
- Non-repudiation: prevents the authority of a digital signature from being denied
STEP 1: Open Chrome settings
- Open Google Chrome
- Click on the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner
- Go to settings
STEP 2: Go to privacy and security
- In the side menu: Privacy and security → Security
- Scroll down until you find: Manage certificates
- Clicking will open the Windows certificate manager.
STEP 3: A pop-up window with the electronic certificate will appear. Select it and click “Export.”
In the window that appears, click “Next.”
- To continue, select “Yes, export private key.”
- The system has automatically selected “Exchange of personal information” and proceeds to the next step.
STEP 4: Enter the installation password for the electronic certificate to complete the scan.
- Next, you will be prompted to select “Save File Name.” This will allow you to choose where to save the file. Click “Browse,” select the location (you can save it to your desktop), name the file, click Next, and finish.
