How To: Create a CSR and update your SSL Certificate

How To: Create a CSR and update your SSL Certificate



How To: Create a CSR and update your SSL Certificate


Question

How do I create a CSR so I can replace my signed SSL certificate?


Reasoning

My SSL certificate is about to expire so I need to replace it. I want to have a trusted SSL certificate signed by a certificate authority so I can maintain secure connections. 


Answer

You can create the CSR request in Titan NexGen and send this to your CA to get signed and be able to use it in your Titan NexGen server.


Steps


  1. Navigate to Domain >  Servers> Services > HTTP/HTTPS tab > click Manage Certificates.
  2. Click New > Fill out the form for General Certification Information > Click Next
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  3. Enter your preferred Certificate Friendly Name > click Finish
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  4. Export the CSR by clicking Export > Enter your preferred Export Filename > click Export 
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  5. Send your CSR to your CA Vendor for signing.
  6. Once you have the certificate from your CA Vendor, upload the CSR with .pem or pfx. Note that the certificate and the private key ( .pfx ) > then click Update.A screenshot of a computerDescription automatically generated
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