How to import a .cer certificate into a java keystore?

Question

During the development of a Java webservice client I ran into a problem. Authentication for the webservice is using a client certificate, a username and a password. The clie

Answer 1

Here's how this worked for me:

1. Save as .txt the certificate data in the following format in a text editor

   -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- [data serialized by microsoft] -----END CERTIFICATE-----

2. Open chrome browser (this step might work with other browsers too) settings > show advanced settings > HTTPS/SSL > manage certificates Import the .txt in step 1
3. Select and export that certificate in Base-64 encoded format. Save it as .cer
4. Now you can use keytool or Portecle to import it to your java keystore