Extracting a Windows PFX certificate and key using OpenSSL is done for several reasons:
- Migration – Moving a certificate from Windows IIS to another server (e.g., Apache, Nginx, cloud platforms).
- Format Conversion – Extracting the certificate and key separately for systems that require PEM (
.crt&.key), JKS, or DER formats. - Client Authentication – Using the certificate for mutual TLS authentication in APIs, OpenVPN, or other security setups.
- Troubleshooting & Backup – Keeping separate key/cert files for SSL/TLS debugging or recovery.
- CLI & Automation – Using certificates in OpenSSL or other command-line tools that don’t support
.pfxbundles.
The first step to extracting a windows PFX certificate is to make sure that the certificate extracted includes the private key. This may require a custom certificate request that has the export private key request enabled.
A windows PFX certificate that includes the private key will require a password to export the key and certificate(s).
To extract the pfx certificate using openssl, run the following command:
1. openssl pkcs12 -in win10_cert.pfx -nodes -out win10_cert.pem
Enter Import Password:Enter the password for the private key when the certificate was exported from windows.
I’ve broken apart the different segments of the extracted certificate below:
1. Bag Attributes
2. Microsoft Local Key set: <No Values>
3. localKeyID: 01 00 00 00
4. Microsoft CSP Name: Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider
5. friendlyName: te-Machine-d49b9a0d-7106-4e6b-8a67-c95cec760155
6. Key Attributes
7. X509v3 Key Usage: 10
The first block in the output is the private key. Copy just the key starting and ending at:
-----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----
-----END PRIVATE KEY-----
Copy this entire block to a file called hostname.key
8. -----BEGIN PRIVATE KEY-----
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56. -----END PRIVATE KEY-----57. Bag Attributes
58. localKeyID: 01 00 00 00
59. subject=CN=WinCA.ad.lab.local
60. issuer=DC=local, DC=lab, DC=ad, CN=WinCA
The second block is the host certificate. Copy just this certificate starting and ending at:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- -----END CERTIFICATE-----
Copy this entire block to a file called hostname.pem
61. -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
62. MIIHrzCCBZegAwIBAgITWQAAAAV6eQwRvhFPjQAAAAAABTANBgkqhkiG9w0BAQsF
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101. -----END CERTIFICATE-----102. Bag Attributes: <Empty Attributes>
103. subject=emailAddress=youremail@mplx.local, C=US, ST=VA, L=Chantilly, O=LAB, OU=LAB-Test Root
CA, CN=root
104. issuer=emailAddress=youremail@mplx.local, C=US, ST=VA, L=Chantilly, O=LAB, OU=LAB-Test Root CA,
CN=rootThe next two blocks are the sub-ordinateCA and root CA certificates. If you need the certificate chain, all three of these should be in the hostname.pem file (stacked).
105. -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
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133. -----END CERTIFICATE-----
134. Bag Attributes: <Empty Attributes>
135. subject=DC=local, DC=lab, DC=ad, CN=WinCA
136. issuer=emailAddress=youremail@mplx.local, C=US, ST=VA, L=Chantilly, O=LAB, OU=LAB-Test Root CA,
CN=root
137. -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
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167. -----END CERTIFICATE-----
When managing certificates across different systems, having the flexibility to extract and convert a PFX certificate and key can be invaluable. Whether you’re migrating to a new server, securing client authentication, or simply troubleshooting an SSL/TLS issue, OpenSSL provides a straightforward way to handle these tasks efficiently. By understanding when and why to extract these components, you can ensure a seamless and secure integration across various platforms and applications.
