Install a Universal Transaction Gateway Certificate in Windows 7/10

Description: Review the below instructions for using Microsoft Management Console (MMC) to import the certificate on a computer level. This means the certificate will work for all users that log in to this computer.

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When you create a certificate using the Shift4 Certificate Generator, you need to install it on all Windows computers using a PIN Pad. If the certificate is not installed, the connection to the PIN Pad will not be able to be established.

CAUTION: Please check the existing certificates installed. You may need to remove a previously installed certificate.

This method can also be used to remove a certificate if needed. Some certificates will require this method if they are installed as a local machine certificate.

Note: This requires the user to be logged in as a local admin to the computer. If the user does not have local admin access, please review the Alternative Method to Add the Shift4 Certificate to My Trusted Authorities in My Browser for alternate instructions.

1. Select the Start button, then type MMC, and run the MMC application.
   
2. Next, select File > Add/Remove Snap-In.
3. From the left frame, select Certificates, then select Add in the center.
   
4. Choose Computer account and select Next.
   
5. Choose Local Computer, then select Finish.
   
6. MMC will return you to the Snap-Ins window. Confirm"Certificates (Local Computer)” appears under Console Root on the right side window titled: Selected snap-ins, and select OK.
   
   
7. Complete the following on the screen.
   1. Select the drop-down next to Certificates (Local Computer).
   2. Select the drop-down next to Trusted Root Certification Authorities.
   3. Right-click on the Certificates folder.
   4. Hover over All Tasks.
      
   5. Select Import...
      
      
8. On the first screen: Welcome to the Certificate Import Wizard, selct Next.
   
   
9. Select Browse to locate the saved certificate.
   
   Note: Select the certificate you would like to import (i.e., .cer, .crt, .pfx), then select Open. You may need to change the File Type to *.* if the certificate you are looking for is not appearing.
   
   
10. Once the certificate file is located, select Open.
    
11. Confirm the correct filename appears in the File name field, and select Next.
    
    

12. Select Place all Certificates in the Following Store and confirm "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" is selected.
    
    Note: You may select Browse to locate "Trusted Root Certification Authorities" if this is not already listed as the certificate store.
    
    

13. Select Next.
14. Verify the correct file name and certificate store is listed and select Finish.
    
    
15. Once “The import was successful” confirmation message appears, select OK.
16. Confirm your certificate now appears in the window at the right.
    
    Once the import is complete, you can close the MMC window. If it asks to save the settings, you may choose No.
    

If you wish to remove a certificate from within MMC.

1. Select the certificate you wish to remove.
2. Right-click on the certificate for a pop-up menu.
3. Select Delete.
4. A certificate warning menu may appear. Select Yes to confirm the deletion.