(DC) [Import] Client Certificate (Android OS)
Last updated and accurate as of Jul 16, 2026
The process for importing a digital certificate into a Android OS compatible device is fairly automatic. Please follow the simple steps below to install the certificate and verify that it was successfully installed.
Before installing your digital certificate on your Android device, please consult with the ISO page
After installing a your digital certificate on your device, anyone with physical access to your device will have the ability to decrypt and view sensitive information within email or other applications on the device. PLEASE ENSURE that you have protected/hardened as it very important to keep sensitive information away from prying eyes.
Transfer the certificate to your Android device. When you have obtained your client certificate, you need to visit the website provided or open the email with the certificate attached from your Android device.
You may have to enter a password - which should have been provided to you. Please locate that password before your proceed.
The default behavior is the device will initiate installation of the P12 file. Follow prompts when you open or click on the client certificate.
Post-Installation Notes
Your Android device may occasionally show a push notifications stating “Network may be monitored”, this is expected. Dismissing the notification will remove the warning, however it will reappear when the device is rebooted.
Android device manufacturers will often implement their own mail application, each client will have different settings for encrypting or signing emails. Please consult with your device manufacturer’s support pages to configure email signing and encryption.