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Mac OS 10.3+

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Download the UConn Root Certificate page from the prior page or via the link listed below:

UConn Root Certificate

Screenshot of UConn certificate download page with link to the 'Download UConn ROOT Certificate here' link featured
Open your download folder and double-click the file named cacert.crt. Screenshot of the upper-right corner of the Mac OS 10 desktop with the 'cacert.crt' file selected
The Keychain Access application will open and you will be presented with the Add Certificates dialog box. Ensure that you select the X509 Anchors keychain from list of choices that are presented. Click OK to import the UConn root certificate into your keychain. Screenshot of the Add Certificates dialog selecting the 'login' keychain
To add the certificate to the keychain you will be asked to authenticate with your computer's login/password (note: this is the same password you use when installing system updates). Screenshot of the Mac OS 10 Authenticate dialog requesting an administratrator username and password
Congratulations, you're done! Quit and relaunch your web browser in order to ensure your changes take effect. Screenshot of the the Safari menu selecting the 'Quit Safari' command

Updated: 10/11/2006