Blackberry 10.3.1 Cell Phone 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
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
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 the password for your BlackBerry device or work space to unlock your device. You can 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 an
external 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
Two-factor authentication lets you use a smart card and the password for your BlackBerry device or work space to unlock
your device.
The Smart Password Entry feature is designed to make it easier for you to enter your passwords on your device. Your device
can remember the format of the password you type in a password field and display the appropriate numeric or
alphanumeric keyboard on the screen. Also, if the password for your device or work space and the password for your smart
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