How to make a digital id windows live mail

To create a digital ID for Windows Live Mail, you'll need to generate a self-signed certificate and then import it into Windows Live Mail. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Using the built-in Certificate Manager

  1. Open the Certificate Manager:
    • For Windows 7 and earlier: Go to Start > Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage your credentials.
    • For Windows 8 and later: Go to Settings > Control Panel > User Accounts > Manage your credentials.
  2. Click on Create a new certificate.
  3. Fill in the required information:
    • Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in the digital ID.
    • Organization: Enter your organization's name (optional).
    • Email address: Enter your email address.
    • Location: Enter your location (optional).
    • State/Province: Enter your state or province (optional).
    • Country: Select your country from the dropdown list.
  4. Click Next and then Finish to create the self-signed certificate.

Method 2: Using a third-party tool

  1. Download and install a free certificate generator tool, such as MakeCert or OpenSSL.
  2. Follow the tool's instructions to generate a self-signed certificate. You'll need to provide the same information as in Method 1.
  3. Save the certificate file (usually in.pfx or.p12 format) to a location on your computer.

Importing the digital ID into Windows Live Mail

  1. Open Windows Live Mail.
  2. Go to Tools > Accounts > Properties.
  3. Click on the Security tab.
  4. Click on Certificates.
  5. Click on Import.
  6. Select the certificate file you created in Method 1 or 2.
  7. Enter the password you specified when creating the certificate (if applicable).
  8. Click OK to import the certificate.

Verify the digital ID

  1. Go back to the Security tab in Windows Live Mail.
  2. Click on Certificates.
  3. You should see your digital ID listed.
  4. Click on the digital ID to view its details.

That's it! Your digital ID is now set up and ready to use in Windows Live Mail.