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How to generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for domain in Plesk
Overview
Before you can purchase and install an SSL certificate for your website, you must generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). Plesk provides a simple interface that allows administrators to create a CSR and associated private key securely.
After generating the CSR, you can submit it through the Sectigo portal to begin the certificate issuance process.
Similar Questions
- How do I generate a CSR in Plesk?
- How do I create a Certificate Signing Request for a domain in Plesk?
- How do I request an SSL certificate using Plesk?
- Where can I find the CSR generated in Plesk?
- How do I submit a CSR to Sectigo?
Prerequisites
- Administrative access to Plesk.
- A domain configured in Plesk.
Procedure
Step 1: Log in to Plesk
Log in to Plesk using an account with administrator privileges.
Step 2: Open the Domain Management Page
Navigate to Websites & Domains.
Step 3: Open SSL/TLS Certificates
Select the domain you want to secure and click SSL/TLS Certificates.
Step 4: Create a New Certificate Request
Click Add SSL/TLS Certificate.
Step 5: Complete the Certificate Request Form
Enter the required certificate information.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Certificate Name | A label used to identify the certificate in Plesk. |
| Bits | Select 2048 for the recommended encryption strength. |
| Country | Country where the organization is located. |
| State/Province | State or region of the organization. |
| City | City where the organization is located. |
| Organization Name | Legal name of the organization. |
| Domain Name | Fully qualified domain name (FQDN), for example, example.com. |
| Administrator email address. |
Step 6: Generate the CSR
Click Request.
Plesk generates the CSR and stores both the CSR and corresponding private key in the certificate repository.
Step 7: Retrieve the CSR
Locate the newly created certificate in the certificate repository and open its CSR details.
Copy the complete CSR block:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- [Encoded CSR content] -----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
Step 8: Submit the CSR to Sectigo
- Log in to the Sectigo portal.
- Paste the CSR into the certificate request form.
- Complete any required validation or verification steps.
- Submit the request.
After successful validation, Sectigo issues the SSL certificate and provides it through email or a download link.
Important
Additional Information
A CSR is commonly required when requesting:
- SSL certificates
- TLS certificates
- Domain Validation (DV) certificates
- Organization Validation (OV) certificates
- Extended Validation (EV) certificates
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