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How do I use the 'Add Exception' option on the Servers tab of the Certificate Manager

FireFly12
FireFly12

While debugging issues related to a self-signed certificate, I came across the Certificate Manager pop-up. This can be accessed in the Settings, under Privacy & Security, by clicking on the Manage Certificates button.

The Servers tab had a button for 'Add Exception'. I tried to add an exception, but it wasn't clear how this is supposed to work. I tried entering a location in form that is shown by existing exceptions and clicking on the Get Certificate button, but this resulted in a response of "No Information Available ... Unable to obtain identification status for this site." Is there any documentation or hints on how this is supposed to work?

While debugging issues related to a self-signed certificate, I came across the Certificate Manager pop-up. This can be accessed in the Settings, under Privacy & Security, by clicking on the Manage Certificates button. The Servers tab had a button for 'Add Exception'. I tried to add an exception, but it wasn't clear how this is supposed to work. I tried entering a location in form that is shown by existing exceptions and clicking on the Get Certificate button, but this resulted in a response of "No Information Available ... Unable to obtain identification status for this site." Is there any documentation or hints on how this is supposed to work?
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FireFly12
FireFly12 Question owner

I forgot to say that I'm using Thunderbird 128.13.0esr on Debian GNU/Linux 12

richardurbanfamily
richardurbanfamily

I had the same issue. You apparently cannot add an exception for an expired certificate from the Settings | Privacy and Security. Rather, you have to compose a test email and send it. Then you will see a warning. Then, click OK and you will get a dialog to allow an exception. After allowing the exception, it will be added, and you will also see it at Settings | Privacy and Security panel.

I am using Thurderbird 147.0 (64-bit) on Windows 10.

Modified by richardurbanfamily