How to create CSR for SSL Installation

SSL means Secure Sockets Layer. It is a technology that the communications between the user and the web server go through in a encrypted format. It helps to prevent hack attacks from outside. You see a padlock icon when you use a web page that is protected by SSL, that assures you that the page is secure.

Please note
For SSL installation the account require dedicated IP and a valid SSL Certificate


Steps to create CSR from WHM

1.Login to WHM

2.Select Generate a SSL Certificate & Signing Request under the SSL/TLS Tab in the left side of WHM

3.Provide the correct details.

4.Then click the Create bottom.  Now the private key, and CSR will send to the below mention email address (Contact Info)




Steps to create CSR from cPanel
1.Login to cPanel account.


2.Select SSL/TLS Manager option under the Security tab.


3.Now you will be directed to the next page. And Click on Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys for creating the Private Key.

4.Now to Generate a New Key Enter the domain you want to create an SSL Certificate for in the Host text box or select the domain from the drop down menu.

5.And click on Generate button. The private key will be saved in cPanel , Now go back to the SSL Manager option

6.Click on Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests.

7.Provide the details as specified in the screen shot.

8.Then click the Generate bottom.  The CSR will display in the window.

9.Copy the entire CSR and save it in the notepad.