# Certificate
If you make use of https, then you need to submit a certificate (see also [http://www.iis.net/learn/manage/configuring-security](<%LINK_CAPTION%>)):
- Start MMC with 'Run'.
- Go to the File menu and select 'Add/Remove Snap-in'.
- Click on Certifcates and click on 'Add'.
- Select 'Computer Account' and click on 'Next'.
- Select 'Local Computer' and click on 'Finish'.
- Select 'OK'.
- Click on 'Certificates (Local Computer)' in the middle part of the window.
- Click on the right on 'Personal'.
- Select 'All tasks' and then 'Import'.
- Set up the filter for 'Personal Information Exchange (*.pfx)'.
- Select the .pfx bestand as Personal Certificate.
- Enter the password.
- If desired you select the check box 'Mark this key as exportable.'.
- Allow automatic placement in the storage for the certificate based on the type.
- Select 'Finish'.
- Close the MMC.
- It is not necessary to save the settings of MMC.
- Start Microsoft IIS through 'inetmgr'.
- Click right on the website (usually 'Default Website').
- Go to 'Edit bindings'.
- Add a 'https' binding and choose the Friendly Name of the certificate that you have just imported.