CertTrustManager

CertTrustManager is a cool little application that helps you manage SSL and TLS certificates. But what are SSL and TLS, you ask? Well, they're protocols that keep your data safe by encrypting it on servers, applications, and computers. SSL stands for Secure Socket Layer, while TLS means Transport Layer Security. Over time, folks have discovered some issues with SSL protocols, so now TLS is the way to go.

Getting Started with CertTrustManager

So, let's talk about how to get started with CertTrustManager. First off, you'll need to download the program from here. Once it's downloaded, just extract it from the archive and open it up. A small window will pop up where you can right-click anywhere to load a certificate. Just a heads-up: this program only supports certificates in CER format—PFX won't work.

Using CertTrustManager

After loading your certificate document into CertTrustManager, it will create an executable file for you. Double-click that file, and voilà! You'll see an option to trust that certificate. If you've already trusted it before, the button will say "Untrust Certificate." It's pretty straightforward!

Sharing Certificates Made Easy

If you've created a certificate and added it to the program, you can easily share it with others. When they run your executable file, they'll see a screen with a button saying "Trust Certificate." If they've already trusted it before, they'll also have the option to untrust it.

A Handy Tool for App Designers

CertTrustManager is super helpful if you're an app designer needing to build certificates for your projects. Self-signed certificates aren't trusted by default—this tool makes that process much easier! And if you're looking for more options to create your own certificates, check out SSL Certificate Maker, which is made by the same developer as CertTrustManager.

The Bottom Line

This lightweight tool does exactly what it says—it helps manage SSL/TLS certificates without needing any tech expertise! However, keep in mind that its user interface could use some improvements.