CertAid for Windows

by MIT IS&Tv2.2.6.0

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

CertAid manages the entire MIT personal certificate setup procedure, giving users a more reliable installation experience. It installs the certificates which identify MIT users to various protected sites.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id MIT.CertAid --exact --version 2.2.6.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for CertAid for Windows

CertAid for Windows uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (neutral)

msiexec.exe /i certaid-win-2_2_6.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for CertAid for Windows →

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Installers · v2.2.6.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
neutral	MSI WiX	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for CertAid for Windows.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install CertAid for Windows on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id MIT.CertAid --exact --version 2.2.6.0. winget downloads the installer from MIT IS&T and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install CertAid for Windows silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id MIT.CertAid --exact 2.2.6.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for CertAid for Windows?

CertAid for Windows uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i certaid-win-2_2_6.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall CertAid for Windows via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id MIT.CertAid --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from CertAid for Windows's Apps & Features entry.

Is CertAid for Windows free?

CertAid for Windows is distributed under Copyright (c) MIT. Refer to the publisher (http://ist.mit.edu/certaid/all) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does CertAid for Windows work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls CertAid for Windows directly from the publisher.

How do I keep CertAid for Windows up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id MIT.CertAid --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of CertAid for Windows from microsoft/winget-pkgs.