How to Generate a CSR & Private Key for SSL Certificate – Step-by-Step Guide

How to generate CSR and Unique Key for an SSL certificate

Please follow these steps to generate CSR and Unique Key for a SSL certificate:

Step 1: Open the CSR Generator

Go to the website https://csrgenerator.com/ in your browser. This tool will help you create the CSR (Certificate Signing Request) and the private key.

Step 2: Fill in the Required Details

You will need to enter the following information:

  • Country: Enter the first two letters of your country’s ISO code. For example, India’s ISO code is “IND”, so you will type “IN”.

  • State: Write the full name of your state.

  • Locality: Enter the name of your city or locality.

  • Organization: Enter the legal name of your company or organization.

  • Organizational Unit: Mention the department name, such as Marketing, Operations, HR, etc.

  • Common Name: Enter your domain name with “www”. Example: www.vacationlabs.com.

  • Key Size: Select “2048” for the key size.



Step 3: Generate the CSR

After entering all the details, click the Generate CSR button. The tool will create your CSR and private key instantly.

Step 4: Save the Files

Once the CSR and private key are generated:

  • Copy the entire CSR and entire private key.

  • Save them in a text file using Notepad or WordPad.

  • Keep these files safe, as you will need them to install your SSL certificate.





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