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How do I create a CSR on F5 BIG-IP version 13 and above?

What are the steps to generate an SSL certificate request in F5 BIG-IP v13+?

Where can I find CSR generation options in F5 BIG-IP 13.x?

How to configure SSL certificates using CSR in F5 BIG-IP version 13 or later?

 

 

Overview:

Learn from this step-by-step guide on how to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for F5 BIG-IP version 13.x and later. The article includes detailed instructions and visuals to assist administrators in creating and downloading SSL certificates efficiently.

Complete the below steps to create your CSR:

1. Log in to the BIG-IP Configuration utility with an administrative account.

 

 

2. From the Main tab, Navigate to System > Certificate Management > Traffic Certificate Management > SSL Certificate List.  The SSL Certificate List screen opens.

 

 

3. Click Create.

4. In the Name field, type a unique name for the SSL certificate. [SR1] [MC2] 
5. From the Issuer list, select Certificate Authority.
6. In the Common Name field, type a name. This is typically the name of a website, such as www.siterequest.com.
7. In the Division field, type your department name.
8. In the Organization field, type your company name.
9. In the Locality field, type your city name.
10. In either the State or Province field, type your state or province name.
11. From the Country list, select the name of your country.
12. From the Key Type list, select a Key Type (e.g. RSA) and Key Size (e.g. 2048 bits).
13. Click Finished. The Certificate Signing Request screen displays.

 

 

14. Do one of the following to download the request into a file on your system.
• In the Request Text field, copy the certificate.
• For Request File, click the button.

15. Click Finished.

 

 

 

 

 

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