How to generate a CSR and install a SSL certificate in cPanel

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Step 1: Go to SSL Manager in your cPanel

Log in to your cPanel.

Click on the SSL/TLS manager icon in your cPanel.

Step 2: Go to the "Private Keys" section

Click on the Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys link.

Step 3: Create a Private Key

When the page loads, scroll to the bottom and you will see the "Generate a New Key" section. Enter the domain you want to create an SSL Certificate in the "Host" text box. Or you can select the domain from the "Select a Domain" drop down menu.

Click on the Generate button.

Click on the Return to SSL Manager link.

When the page loads, click on the Go Back link. This will take you to the main "SSL/TLS Manager" page.

Continue with "Step 4" below.

Step 4: Go to the "Create a Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)" section

   1. Click on the Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests" link.

Step 5: Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)

   1. When the page loads, set the following:
          * Host - Select the domain name from the drop down menu.
          * Country - Enter your two-digit country code.
          * State - Enter your two-digit state abbreviation.
          * City - Enter your city's name.
          * Company - Enter your company's name.
          * Company Division - Enter your company's division.
          * Email - Enter your email address.
          * Pass Phrase - Enter any phrase you want to use for the pass phrase.
   2. Click on the Generate button.

Step 6: Open the Certificate Signing Requests (CSR) code

   1. Click on Show Details link in the CSR manager

Step 7: Copy and paste (save in a text file) your Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)

Step 8: Activate SSL on Your Web Site (HTTPS)

   1. Click on the Generate, view, upload, or delete SSL certificates link.
   2. When the page loads, click on the Browse button and locate the CRT file your SSL provider created for you. Or if you have highlighted and copied the contents of your CRT file, paste it in the "Upload a New Certificate" text box.
   3. Click on the Upload button.
   4. Your SSL Certificate is now active on your account

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