How to generate CSR request in Domain India web hosting Print

Introduction

A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is essential for obtaining an SSL certificate for your website. It includes important information about your organization and domain. This guide will walk you through generating a CSR request using various control panels offered by Domain India: cPanel, DirectAdmin, Webuzo, and Plesk Panel, and explain the details you need to provide.

1. Understanding the Details Required for a CSR

Before generating a CSR, you need to gather the following details:

1. Domain Name: The fully qualified domain name (FQDN) you want to secure, such as www.example.com.

2. Company Name: The legal name of your organization. If you’re an individual, you can enter your name.

3. Department Name: The division within your organization managing the certificate (e.g., IT, Web Security). This is optional.

4. City/Locality: The city where your organization is legally located.

5. State/Province: The state or province where your organization is located. If your locality doesn’t have states, you can leave this field blank.

6. Country: The two-letter ISO code for your country (e.g., IN for India, US for the United States).

7. Email Address: A contact email address where you can receive notifications related to the SSL certificate.

8. Key Size: The size of the key pair used for the encryption. 2048-bit is the standard and recommended size.

2. Generating a CSR in cPanel

1. Log in to cPanel:

   • Access your cPanel account through your Domain India client area.

2. Navigate to SSL/TLS:

   • Under the "Security" section, click on "SSL/TLS."

3. Generate a CSR:

   • Click on "Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests."
   • Fill in the required fields with the details mentioned above.
   • Click "Generate" to create your CSR.

4. Copy the CSR:

   • Once generated, copy the CSR code provided.

3. Generating a CSR in DirectAdmin

1. Log in to DirectAdmin:

   • Access your DirectAdmin control panel through your Domain India client area.

2. Go to SSL Certificates:

   • Navigate to "Advanced Features" and select "SSL Certificates."

3. Create a CSR:

   • Choose the option "Create A Certificate Request."
   • Fill in the required information, including the domain name, company name, and other details as outlined above.
   • Click "Save" to generate the CSR.

4. Copy the CSR:

   • Copy the generated CSR code.

4. Generating a CSR in Webuzo

1. Log in to Webuzo:

   • Access your Webuzo control panel through your Domain India client area.

2. Navigate to SSL Section:

   • Click on "SSL" under the "Security" section.

3. Create CSR:

   • Click on "Create CSR."
   • Fill in the necessary details such as domain name, company name, and email, as specified above.
   • Click "Generate CSR."

4. Copy the CSR:

   • The CSR will be displayed on the screen; copy it for use in your SSL certificate application.

5. Generating a CSR in Plesk Panel

1. Log in to Plesk:

   • Access your Plesk panel through your Domain India client area.

2. Go to SSL/TLS Certificates:

   • Under the "Websites & Domains" tab, select "SSL/TLS Certificates."

3. Create a CSR:

   • Click on "Add SSL/TLS Certificate."
   • Enter the required details, including the domain name, organization, and other relevant information.
   • Click "Request" to generate the CSR.

4. Copy the CSR:

   • Copy the CSR code provided on the next screen.

Conclusion

Generating a CSR request is a crucial step in securing your website with an SSL certificate. By providing accurate details, you ensure that your SSL certificate matches your domain and organization information. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, please refer to our Knowledgebase or contact our support team.