BlackBerry 10.3 User Manual
• To import the certificate using a USB connection, connect your BlackBerry device to your computer using a USB
cable. If necessary, on your computer, enter your device password.
• To import the certificate using a Wi-Fi connection, on your device, swipe down from the top of the home screen.
Tap
Settings > Storage and Access. Turn on the Access using Wi-Fi switch. Type a storage access password.
Tap Identification on Network and make note of the Username.
2.
On your device, on the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
3.
Tap
Settings > About.
4.
In the Category drop-down list, tap Network.
5.
In the Wi-Fi or USB section, make note of the IPv4 address.
6.
On your computer, navigate to and copy a certificate file.
• If your computer uses a Windows operating system, in a Run command, type the IP address in the following
• If your computer uses a Windows operating system, in a Run command, type the IP address in the following
format: \\xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
• If your computer uses a Mac operating system, select Go > Connect to Server. Type the IP address in the
following format: smb://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx.
7.
Do one of the following:
• If your computer uses a Windows operating system, open the media\downloads folder. If necessary, enter the
• If your computer uses a Windows operating system, open the media\downloads folder. If necessary, enter the
username and storage access password.
• If your computer uses a Mac operating system, open the media/downloads folder. If necessary, enter the
username and storage access password.
8.
Paste the certificate into the media\downloads or media/downloads folder.
9.
On your device, tap
> Security and Privacy > Certificates > Import.
10. Follow the instructions on the screen.
About smart cards
You can use a smart card and your device password to unlock your BlackBerry device. You can also use smart card
certificates to send S/MIME-protected messages.
Smart cards store certificates and private keys. You can import certificates from a smart card to your device by using the
Smart cards store certificates and private keys. You can import certificates from a smart card to your device by using the
BlackBerry Smart Card Reader or a microSD smart card. Private key operations such as signing and decryption use the
smart card. Public key operations such as verification and encryption use the public certificates on your device.
Use two-factor authentication
You can use a smart card and your BlackBerry device password to unlock your device.
1.
On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.
2.
Tap
Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Password > Authenticator Settings.
• To set your device to use a smart card to unlock your device or your work space, in the Smart Card User
Authenticator drop-down list, tap Device or Work.
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