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Run the Certificate Manager

Use the Certificate Manager to view the private key of the certificate.

Windows Server 2008

• Click Start and enter certmgr.msc into the Search box. Then press Enter.

Windows Server 2012/2012 R2

• From the Desktop, click the Windows Explorer icon on the Taskbar.
• In the address bar, type certmgr.msc and press Enter.

Assign the Correct Privileges

1. In the Certificate Console, expand the nodes Console Root > Certificates (Local Computer)> Personal > Certificates.
    
2. Right-click the certificate you would like to work with.
    
3. From the menu, select All Tasks > Manage Private Keys....
   
4. In the Permissions window under the section Group or user names, highlight the entry Account Unknown and click Remove.
   
5. In the Select Users or Groups window, click Locations... and ensure the location is the local machine and not the Active Directory Domain.  

6. In the Enter the object names to select section, enter Network Service and click CheckNames.
   
   

   Info
   title SAML Signing Certificate
   If this certificate is used as a SAML Signing Certificate you will need to add an additional account. In the Enter the object names to select section, enter Authenticated Users and click Check Names.

7. Verify that your settings are correct and click OK to confirm the changes.
   

8. In the Permissions window under the section Group or user names, highlight the entry NETWORK SERVICE and uncheck the Allow check box next to Full Control.
   
   

   Tip
   If this is a SAML Signing Certificate repeat the same process with the Authenticated Users entry as well.

   

9. Verify that your settings are correct and click OK to confirm the changes.