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# Certificate generator

Generate self-signed certificates in Remote Desktop Manager by setting the common name, key size, validity dates, and save location or certificate store.

The ***Certificate generator*** allows you to create a self signed certificate which is an identity certificate that is signed by the same entity whose identity is certified.

### Settings

<table><thead><tr><th width="214">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Common name</strong></td><td>Name of the certificate.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Key size (bits)</strong></td><td><p>Indicates the key size (bits) of the certificate. Select between:</p><ul><li>1024</li><li>2048</li><li>4096</li><li>8192</li><li>16384</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Valid from</strong></td><td>Starting date of the certificate.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Valid to</strong></td><td>Expiration date of the certificate.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Saving method</strong></td><td>Save the certificate into a *.pfx file or a certificate store and secure this certificate with a password.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Location</strong></td><td>Indicate the location of the certificate.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Store</strong></td><td>Indicate the store location of the certificate.</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table><thead><tr><th width="168">OPTION</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Store</strong></td><td>Indicate the store where the certificate will be located.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Browse store</strong></td><td>Browse the store that is indicated in the store field.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Thumbprint</strong></td><td>Display the certificate thumbprint.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>View certificate</strong></td><td>Display the certificate that you have created.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Private key</strong></td><td>Display the certificate private key</td></tr><tr><td><strong>View private key</strong></td><td>View the private key file on your computer.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### See also:

* [Devolutions Academy - Built-in generators: passwords, certificates, ports, and network scan](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3381288-built-in-generators-passwords-certificates-ports-and-network-scan)


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