Issuing SSL certificate to a Domain

                                   Issuing SSL certificate to a Domain

What is SSL ?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard technology behind establishing an encrypted connection between a  web browser (client) and a web server (host). This connection between the two(server and browser)  makes sure that all the data passed between them remains private and intrinsic. SSL is an industry standard and it is used by millions of websites to protect their online transactions with their customers. If you have ever visited a website using the https:// in the address bar you were creating a secure connection via SSL.

Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request

(Move to Home of WHM >> SSL/TLS >> Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request)

This feature allows you to simultaneously generate both a self-signed SSL certificate and a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for a domain. You can also use this interface to generate private keys, which are essential for self-signed certificates and purchased certificates.
To purchase a certificate, submit the CSR to your chosen certificate authority (CA). They will provide you with a certificate, typically in a .zip file via email

To receive the SSL certificate, private key, and CSR in an email, enter an email address in the Email Address text box.
Select the When complete, email me the certificate, key, and CSR. checkbox to receive a copy of the request that this interface generates.
(Do not select this checkbox if your email service provider does not support secure mail via SSL/TLS.)

Certificate Information

To generate an SSL certificate and CSR, perform the following steps:

1. In the Domains text box, enter the domain name of the website that the certificate will secure. (You can also enter multiple domains, with one domain per line.)
2. In the City text box, enter the complete name of the city in which your servers are located.
3. In the State text box, enter the complete name of the state in which your servers are located.
4. In the Country text box, select the country of origin for the certificate.
5. In the Company Name text box, enter your business's complete name.
6. In the Company Division section, enter the name of the department or group within the company. This information is optional.
7. In the Email text box, enter a secure contact email address that your CA can use to verify domain ownership.
8. Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase text box if your certificate authority requires one for verification purposes.
9. After you enter the correct information, click Create. WHM will display the CSR with its SSL certificate and private key.

• Copy and paste these items into the correct directories.
• If you provided an email address, the system also sends the information to that email address.
• You can view the keys, certificates, and CSRs that you create in WHM's  SSL Storage Manager  interface (Home >> SSL/TLS >> SSL Storage Manager).