How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request - CSR in cPanel

Learn how to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in cPanel to obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted provider.

Obtaining a certificate from a trusted SSL provider requires a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). This process is also necessary for generating self-signed SSL certificates.

• Log in to your cPanel account.

• In the Security section, click on SSL/TLS.

• Under Certificate Signing Request, click on Generate, View or Delete CSR.

• Scroll down and enter the following details:

  • Domains: Enter your domain name, such as www.example.com (this covers both non-www and www domains).

  • City: Your city name.

  • State: Your state name.

  • Country: Choose your country from the dropdown menu.

  • Company: Your company name or leave it blank.

  • Company Division: Name of your company division.

  • Email: Enter your email address.

  • Passphrase: Enter a passphrase (maximum 20 characters) without special characters.

  
• Finally, click on Generate. Copy the generated CSR code and save it to your computer. You can use this CSR when purchasing or reissuing an SSL certificate in the future.

Remember to keep your CSR code secure. It contains sensitive information about your domain and organization.