How to Generate a CSR Using H-Sphere Web Server?

Introduction

In this article, you will learn to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using a popular web hosting automation control panel called H-Sphere.

What is a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)?

If we go by definitions, CSR is typically a file that contains the raw information (data) provided by a website to a certificate authority to get SSL/TLS certificates.

The file may contain information like the domain name (e.g., www.xyz.com), organization name, city, state, etc. These CSR files get verified, and if found correct, a certificate is issued by the authorities.

Steps to Generate CSR using H-Sphere

Now, let us see how to generate CSR using H-Sphere. There are 6 steps you need to follow to generate your CSR.

Step 1- Open H-Sphere and log in to User Control Panel.

Step 2- Click on SSL on the home page to enable the SSL for the domain you want to secure.

Step 3- Click on “Import the SSL certificate” optionby going to the Edit SSL page as shown below.

Step 4- Now,click the “Generate a temporary SSL certificate and certificate request” option from the page that appears.

Step 5- Fill out the form by providing the asked information. Make sure you provide all the asked details and verify them before clicking the Submit button.

Step 6- Upon your submission, a CSR will be created with a private key and temporary SSL certificate.

Note: Copy all the shown information locally on your computer using any text editor tool like MS Word. Doing this step is important as you will need CSR and key in SSL installation.

Conclusion

Digital frauds are common in the digital world. By generating a CSR, you get HTTPS for your website, which ensures your customers that they are accessing a safe site. It also helps you get SSL/TLS certificates, which help your site establish secure communication between the server and users. This builds trust among users, which is ultimately good for your business.

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