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How to use CAcerts with S/MIME in Mail Apps
I've just managed to get my certificate from CAcert to work with Mail. I had used the non-assured certificate at first, but Mail never recognised it. I got myself assured today, and created a new certificate. To get it to work:
  • Register for an email certificate on CAcert.
  • Find an assurer, or two, to get the number of points you require to include your name in your certificate
  • Request your certificate, and be sure to check 'Include Your Name on Certificate.'
  • Once you get the email saying your certificate is ready, click the link to download your certificate
  • You willl get a file called 'getcert.php', rename this to certificate.crt
  • Double click on this file and put it in a keychain of your choice. (I put mine in the login keychain)
  • Open Mail. Send your email using S/MIME.
[robg adds: I haven't tested this one.]
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How to use CAcerts with S/MIME in Mail
Authored by: Nugget on Jul 16, '04 12:22:28PM
CAcert is a great organization, although their website has a few annoying bugs. It's nice to see a free certificate authority out there with a decent shot at gaining widespread acceptance. I use their certs for second tier hosts that don't need broad compatability. (my irc server and my mail server for example).

Keep in mind, though, that just because you have imported CAcert's root certificate into your keyring, most people have not. Sending a signed email using a CAcert issued key will still yield a scary "cannot verify" warning in the recipient's mail reader unless they have also imported the CAcert root certificate. For the vast majority of people, this will be the case.

I recommend Thawte's system which is also free but has the strength of a widely-deployed root certificate. With a free key from Thawte just about any recipient will be able to trust the authenticity of the signature.

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How to use CAcerts with S/MIME in Mail
Authored by: jeaginsky on Jul 17, '04 09:25:31AM

i found this an easy step by step map:
http://www.joar.com/certificates/

128 encrypted authenticated Mail. woopee for mac users!



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