SAML signing cert export format issue

Version Affected:  All

Description:  

After exporting the signing cert from the PostAuth tab of a SAML realm to import into an SP, the SP throws an "Invalid Cert" error. 

Google G Suite is one such SP

Cause:  

The SP expects a different format to what the Admin Console exports as. 

Resolution:  

1. On the IdP, open up the Computer Certificate Console. Eg, Certlm.msc
2. Drill into Personal and find the signing cert in here
3. Right click and click All Tasks |  Export
4. Select No, do not export the private key
5. Select Base-64 encoded X.509 (.cer)
6. Complete the rest of the export and then try using this certificate.

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