How to import security certificates on the BlackBerry PlayBook

• BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet
• BlackBerry® Bridge™ for BlackBerry smartphones
• PR 100035

1. Connect the BlackBerry PlayBook to a computer using a USB cable.
   1. If it hasn't already been completed, follow the steps on the PlayBook screen and the computer to install the drivers.
2. On the PlayBook navigate to the Gear icon and select About.
3. In the Information drop down list, select Network.

3B.  If this is the first time activating the device you will not be able to get the IP address from the PlayBook.  Connect the PlayBook to your PC and open the BlackBerry Device Manager.  The BlackBerry Device Manager will list the IP address of the PlayBook you can use to access it.

1. Copy either the IPv4 address listed under USB or Wireless:
   1. On a Windows® computer, open the Run dialog box and type \\127.1.1.1 (where 127.1.1.1 should be replaced with the actual IP address of the BlackBerry PlayBook)
   2. On a Mac computer, select Go -> Connect to Server... and type smb://127.1.1.1 (where 127.1.1.1 should be replaced with the actual IP address of the BlackBerry PlayBook)
2. Copy the certificate file to the certs share on the BlackBerry PlayBook.
   Note: If the file sharing password was entered incorrectly an error of 'access denied' will be present
3. Touch the Gear icon in the top right hand corner of the PlayBook and select Security.
4. Within the Security menu, select Certificates.
5. Touch the Import button in the bottom right corner.
6. Select the certificate to be imported and touch Next.
7. Select the Class and which certificate store(s) to import the certificate into.
8. The certificate will now be available when creating a VPN profile, Wi-Fi® profile, or when a accessing a secure website.
   

Certificates can also be exported from Windows® Internet Explorer®:

1. Click Tools > Internet Options > Content > Certificates > Personal
2. Select the Certificate to be exported.
3. Verify if there is a Certification Path for the Certificate.
   1. View the certificate and select Certification Path tab.
      
      Note:  The path that is displayed.  These additional certificates may be required as well.
      
4. Click Export > Next > 
5. For Personal Certificates select 'Yes, export the Private Key'
6. Select 'Include Information Exchange - PKCS#12(.pfx)' and 'Enable strong protection (requires IE 5.0, NT 4.0 SP4 or above)'
7. Select Next.
8. Enter a password and confirm the password.
9. Select Next.
10. Browse to location to save file.
11. Name the file and save.
12. Select Next > Finish.
    
    Export was successful 'OK'

The BlackBerry PlayBook supports the following certificate extensions:

.pfx
.pem
.der
.cer
.p12

The BlackBerry PlayBook does not support digitally signing and/or encrypting email messages via the BlackBerry Bridge email client.  If a signed and/or encrypted email must be composed from the PlayBook, then this can be accomplished by drafting the email on the PlayBook, then save it as a draft.   As long as the Playbook is connected to the BlackBerry smartphone via BlackBerry Bridge, then the saved draft will synchronize to the BlackBerry.  The email can then be encrypted and/or signed from the BlackBerry device and sent.

Intermediate Certificate:

1. If Certificate has a Certification Path locate the certificate in the Intermediate tab.
2. Select the Certificate to be exported.
3. Verify if there is a Certification Path for the Certificate.
   View the certificate and select Certification Path tab.
   Note:  The path that is displayed.  These additional certificates will be required as well.
4. Click Export > Next > 
5. For Intermediate Certificates select 'No, Do not export the Private Key'
6. Select 'required format (.cer) or (.P7B)'
7. Select Next.
8. Enter a password and confirm the password.
9. Select Next.
10. Browse to location to save file.
11. Name the file and save.
12. Select Next > Finish
    Export was successful 'OK'

To Export Root Certificates follow steps outlined by the Intermediate Certificate.