Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Shopify involves accessing your Shopify admin panel and following the appropriate steps to request an SSL certificate.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how you can generate a CSR if needed:
Generating a CSR through a local machine or hosting provider
1. Open Terminal (Linux/macOS) or Command Prompt (Windows):
For Linux/macOS:
openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout yourdomain.key -out yourdomain.csr
For Windows:
openssl req -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout yourdomain.key -out yourdomain.csr
2. Enter Required Information:
When prompted, enter the required information for your CSR. The information will be as follows:
- Country Name (2 letter code) [XX]: Enter the two-letter country code where your organization is legally located.
- State or Province Name (full name) [Some-State]: Enter the state or province where your organization is located.
- Locality Name (eg, city) []: Enter the city where your organization is located.
- Organization Name (eg, company) [Internet Widgits Pty Ltd]: Enter the legal name of your organization.
- Organizational Unit Name (eg, section) []: Enter the division of your organization handling the certificate.
- Common Name (e.g. server FQDN or YOUR name) []: Enter the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) for your website (e.g., www.yourdomain.com).
- Email Address []: Enter an email address for contact purposes.
3. Save the Files:
After entering the details, the command will generate two files:
-`yourdomain.key`: This is your private key, which you must keep secure.
-`yourdomain.csr`: This is your certificate signing request file, which you will provide to the SSL certificate provider.
4. Submit the CSR to Your SSL Certificate Provider:
Use the `.csr` file generated in the previous step to request your SSL certificate from your provider. They will verify the information and issue the SSL certificate.
5. Install the SSL Certificate in Shopify:
Shopify manages SSL certificates automatically, but if you have a specific requirement to install a third-party certificate, you might need to contact Shopify support or refer to their documentation for advanced configuration.
Important Notes:
- Shopify automatically provides SSL certificates for custom domains, so manual CSR generation is usually unnecessary.
- If you're integrating third-party services or custom setups, ensure compatibility with Shopify's security standards and procedures.
For more detailed guidance specific to your needs, consulting Shopify's official support or documentation might be beneficial.
