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CertAid is available for use by MIT faculty, staff, and students.
How to Obtain
Download
- Mac download
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Windows download
On Windows 10, use Firefox or Chrome to download CertAid. There is a known issue with Internet Explorer.
CertAid for Windows now includes an option to subscribe (unsubscribe) to MIT WAUS service.- The MIT Certificate Tool for Windows is not needed for win.mit.edu domain users.
- When you select Change Settings for All Users > Configure Internet Options, CertAid automatically subscribes your machine to use MIT Auto Update Service.
Installation
After lauching CertAid, click through the screens to install or renew your certificates, and/or to update your identity preferences.
The setup procedure includes installing the MIT CA as well as your personal certificate, optionally deleting old certificates, and setting the correct security settings via a single, graphical application. If you need to retain access to old certificates, choose "No" when asked to delete them.
- Mac installation and managing certificates
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Windows installation
CertAid for Windows requires that .NET 4.0 or higher be installed on your machine. You will need to update your system to the latest Microsoft security patch/update prior to installing CertAid.
Using
- CertAid Landing Page in the Knowledge Base
About this Version
CertAid manages the entire certificate setup procedure, giving users a more reliable installation experience.
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System requirements:
- Windows 7 or later
- Mac OS X 10.10 or later
CertAid for Windows version 2.2.x:
- Resolves a known issue for accessing SAP GRC with Internet Explorer 11.
- Option to subscribe/unsubscribe to MIT WAUS service
- Updated list of MIT Trusted Sites added