Generating a SSL certificate and signing request

A certificate signing request (CSR) is required by a certification authority (CA) to produce a SSL certificate which will secure a domain. Please note that you may generate a certificate signing request, but do not have the privileges to install a SSL certificate. Please raise a support ticket for this and we will install it for you. This demonstration shows how to generate a SSL certificate and signing request.

If you wish to purchase a SSL certificate, we strongly recommend you visit ProntoSSL for low cost SSL certificates.

Simply follow the simple instructions below.

1. Select the Web SSL/TLS link.
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2. Select the Generate a SSL Certificate and Signing Request link.
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3. Complete the following instructions.
   • Enter the email address for the certificate in the email address the cert will be sent to box.
   • Enter the domain name for the certificate in the host to make cert for box, see below.
   • Enter your country code (Note: use GB not UK).
   • Choose a challenge password for the certificate (Note: do not use your cPanel or other existing password)
   • Fill out the rest of the items as needed.
   • Click the Create button.
   Notes for "host to make cert for" box:
   You should include the www. if you wish to secure the www. version of your domain.
   You should use *.example.com if you wish to purchase a wildcard certificate.
   
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4. All the information required to request a certificate from a SSL provider is listed on the screen, and a copy will be emailed to the address you provided.
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5. Well Done! You have successfully completed our demonstration.