A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is an encoded file that contains your application information such as your organization name, domain name, locality, and country. It also includes the public key that will be incorporated into your SSL certificate. The CSR is essential for obtaining an SSL certificate as it verifies your server's identity.
How to Generate a CSR from Plesk
Step-by-Step Instructions for Plesk:
1. Log in to Plesk: Access your Plesk control panel by entering your credentials.
2. Navigate to SSL/TLS Certificates:
- Go to the "Websites & Domains" section.
- Click on the domain name you want to secure.
- Find and select the "SSL/TLS Certificates" option.
3. Add New Certificate:
- Click on the "Add SSL/TLS Certificate" button.
- Enter a name for your certificate to help you identify it later.
4. Enter CSR Details:
- Fill in the required fields:
- Domain Name: The fully qualified domain name (e.g., www.example.com).
- Organization Name: Your company's legally registered name.
- Organization Unit: The department within your organization (e.g., IT Department).
- City or Locality: The city where your organization is located.
- State or Province: The state or province where your organization is located.
- Country: The two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States).
5. Generate CSR:
- Click on the "Request" button to generate the CSR.
- Plesk will create the CSR and display it. You can now copy the CSR code.
6. Submit the CSR:
- Copy the CSR code and paste it into the CSR text box on the SSL order form.
How to Generate a CSR from cPanel
Step-by-Step Instructions for cPanel:
1. Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account using your username and password.
2. Navigate to SSL/TLS Manager:
- In the "Security" section, click on the "SSL/TLS" icon.
3. Generate a New Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
- Under "Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)", click on "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests."
4. Enter CSR Details:
- Fill in the required information:
- Domains: The fully qualified domain name (e.g., www.example.com).
- City: The city where your organization is located.
- State: The state or province where your organization is located.
- Country: The two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States).
- Company: Your company's legally registered name.
- Company Division: The department within your organization (e.g., IT Department).
- Email: Your email address.
- Passphrase: A passphrase to protect your private key (optional).
5. Generate CSR:
- Click on the "Generate" button to create the CSR.
- cPanel will display the CSR. You can now copy the CSR code.
6. Submit the CSR:
- Copy the CSR code and paste it into the CSR text box on the SSL order form.
Additional Resources
For more detailed instructions and information on generating a CSR, you can refer to the official documentation of your web server software or contact our support team for further assistance.
How to Generate a CSR from Plesk
Step-by-Step Instructions for Plesk:
1. Log in to Plesk: Access your Plesk control panel by entering your credentials.
2. Navigate to SSL/TLS Certificates:
- Go to the "Websites & Domains" section.
- Click on the domain name you want to secure.
- Find and select the "SSL/TLS Certificates" option.
3. Add New Certificate:
- Click on the "Add SSL/TLS Certificate" button.
- Enter a name for your certificate to help you identify it later.
4. Enter CSR Details:
- Fill in the required fields:
- Domain Name: The fully qualified domain name (e.g., www.example.com).
- Organization Name: Your company's legally registered name.
- Organization Unit: The department within your organization (e.g., IT Department).
- City or Locality: The city where your organization is located.
- State or Province: The state or province where your organization is located.
- Country: The two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States).
5. Generate CSR:
- Click on the "Request" button to generate the CSR.
- Plesk will create the CSR and display it. You can now copy the CSR code.
6. Submit the CSR:
- Copy the CSR code and paste it into the CSR text box on the SSL order form.
How to Generate a CSR from cPanel
Step-by-Step Instructions for cPanel:
1. Log in to cPanel: Access your cPanel account using your username and password.
2. Navigate to SSL/TLS Manager:
- In the "Security" section, click on the "SSL/TLS" icon.
3. Generate a New Certificate Signing Request (CSR):
- Under "Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)", click on "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests."
4. Enter CSR Details:
- Fill in the required information:
- Domains: The fully qualified domain name (e.g., www.example.com).
- City: The city where your organization is located.
- State: The state or province where your organization is located.
- Country: The two-letter country code (e.g., US for the United States).
- Company: Your company's legally registered name.
- Company Division: The department within your organization (e.g., IT Department).
- Email: Your email address.
- Passphrase: A passphrase to protect your private key (optional).
5. Generate CSR:
- Click on the "Generate" button to create the CSR.
- cPanel will display the CSR. You can now copy the CSR code.
6. Submit the CSR:
- Copy the CSR code and paste it into the CSR text box on the SSL order form.
Additional Resources
For more detailed instructions and information on generating a CSR, you can refer to the official documentation of your web server software or contact our support team for further assistance.