View a certificate

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To view a certificate

1. Open the Certificates console for the user, computer, or service you want to manage.

   Tip

   For instructions on creating a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) that allows you to manage the certificates of a user account, computer account, or service account, see the appropriate article from the following list

1. Manage certificates for your user account
   
   
2. Manage certificates for a computer
   
   
3. Manage certificates for a service
   
   

2. In the Console pane, select the container that holds the certificate you want to view (for example, under Certificates – Current User, expand Personal, and then select Certificates). For information on the different Certificates console view options, see Certificates Console (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=209851).

3. In the details pane, double-click the certificate.

Information about functional differences

• Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Viewing certificate information
Find a certificate
Manage certificates for your user account
Manage certificates for a computer
Manage certificates for a service
Display archived certificates