Mar 24, 2026

Install PersonalSign Certificate Using CSR

OVERVIEW: This page walks you through the process of downloading and installing your GlobalSign PersonalSign Certificate using CSR. At the completion of this procedure, your Certificate will be ready to be configured on your desired platform, email client, etc. For more Certificate installation options, please refer to this page.

 

IMPORTANT: This guide is for installing Certificate using CSR. If you selected a different generation method during ordering (Step #4), please go back to the Installation page to find the correct guide. Otherwise, you need to cancel your current order and reorder to change your selection.

 

Prerequisites

Before you proceed, make sure you have completed the following: 

• Approved and vetted GlobalSign PersonalSign Certificate. 
  To approve your Certificate, please refer to this page. 

• Ensure that you are using the computer you want to install your certificate on.

Guidelines

1. Open the Certificate Download Ready email and launch the pickup link using any browser. 
2. In the Install Certificate window, enter the pickup password created when you placed your order. Then, click Next
   
   

3. Enter your CSR and tick the I Agree to the subscriber agreement box. Then, click Next.
   
   

4. ​Click Download My Certificate to download your certificate, as well as the Intermediate CA Certificate. 
   
   

5. Once your certificate file is downloaded, it is ready to be installed. 

6. Open the file in the location where it was downloaded. It will open the Certificate window. 
   
   

7. In the Certificate window, click Install Certificate. 
   
   

8. Select your preferred Store Location. Then, click Next. 
   
   

9. Select the first option and let the Certificate Import Wizard determine the best place for the installation. Then, click Next.

   IMPORTANT: In some instances the certificate may not install under Personal. If this is the case then select the second option and manually browse for your preferred when rerunning the installation.

   
   

10. Review your setting and click Finish.
    
    

11. Click OK to complete the process. Your certificate is successfully installed.  
    
    

WHAT'S NEXT: Now that you have successfully installed your PersonalSign Certificate, you may now configure it on your desired platform, email client. For instructions on how to configure your GlobalSign PersonalSign certificate to your preferred platform, please see this page.