October 14, 2009
OpenSSL CSR generation
Posted by: Robert : Category: Administration
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If you don’t use one of the control panels that makes it easy, figuring out how to generate the CSR for a SSL certificate can be a pain (installing the cert can be a pain too, but that’s another pain altogether)
Fortunately, there’s help! DigiCert put together a small javascript page that gives you the command you need. See it here: https://www.digicert.com/easy-csr/openssl.htm
One you get the command you’ll log into your server and run it. It will generate 2 files – the key and the csr. You’ll need both. You can use the csr at any of the certificate authorities to get a SSL cert issued not just digicert.
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Robert Porter holds Oracle Certified Professional-Java 6, MCSE, A+, Net+, Project+, Security+, and multiple CIW certifications. He has been in the hosting industry for more than a decade and is founder of Lagniappe Internet L.L.C., a privately owned, completely debt free, hosting company based out of New Orleans. Robert's background includes 25+ years in programming, databases, networking and systems administration. |
