Make a backup copy of a digital ID

You can create a backup file for a digital ID (also called a certificate) and secure the file with a password. Backup files for Microsoft Exchange digital IDs have an .epf extension. Backup files for Internet e-mail digital IDs have a .pfx extension.

1. On the Tools menu, click Options, and then click the Security tab.
2. Click Import/Export.
3. Click Export your digital ID to a file.
4. Click Select, click the digital ID you want to back up, and then click OK. The certificate appears in the Digital ID box.
5. In the Filename box, type a name and path for the backup file you want to create, or click Browse.
6. In the Password box, create a password for the backup file.
7. In the Confirm box, type your password again.
8. Click OK.