Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request

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This section of WHM allows you to generate both a self-signed SSL certificate and a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). They are generated at the same time through the same process. In most cases, you will need either the self-signed certificate or the CSR. The RSA private key is also generated in this feature. This key is essential for both self-signed certificates and purchased certificates.

If you wish to purchase a certificate, you will need to submit the CSR to your chosen certificate authority. They will provide you with a certificate, typically in a zip file sent through email. More information about purchasing a certificate is available.

To generate the SSL certificate, private key, and CSR:

1. Fill in the requested certificate information.
2. In the Host to make cert for field, enter the domain name of the website that the certificate will secure.
   • To learn about sharing certificates, visit our documentation about the Manage SSL Hosts feature.
3. Enter an email address under Contact Info if you wish to receive the SSL certificate, private key, and CSR in an email once this process is complete. This is optional.
4. Click Create.

Once the certificates have been created, WHM will display the CSR with its corresponding SSL certificate and private key. You may copy and paste these items into the correct directories.

• If you provided an email address, this information will be sent to that email address.

If you are purchasing an SSL certificate, you should provide the CSR to the company you are purchasing the SSL certificate from.

If you are using a self-signed certificate, you can proceed to the Install an SSL Certificate and Setup the Domain screen in WHM.