Apache CSR Creation using Mac OS X
If you already have your SSL Certificate and just need to install it, see
Mac OS X SSL Certificate Installation.
How to generate a CSR for Mac OS X (version 10.5)
Nov 08, 2018 The profile you used to create the ADCert or SCEP certificate might be removed. If you use Mavericks or a later version of macOS, the most recent certificate and private key are removed from the keychain, but the original certificate isn’t. NGINX: Generate CSRs (Certificate Signing Requests) Before you can request your SSL, you must generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) From your server. When you have completed generating your CSR, cut/copy and paste it into the CSR field on the SSL certificate-request page. Jul 08, 2009 You can also generate self signed SSL certificate for testing purpose. In this article, let us review how to generate private key file (server.key), certificate signing request file (server.csr) and webserver certificate file (server.crt) that can be used on Apache server with modssl. Key, CSR and CRT File Naming Convention.
- Start the Server Admin tool and login to the server for which you will be configuring SSL.
- Click on the Certificates tab, and then the + button to create a new certificate.
Enter the requested information for your organization as follows -
Common Name - The name through which the site or server will be accessed (e.g., www.domain.com).
Organization - The legally registered name of your organization/company.
Organization Unit - The name of your department within the organization (frequently this entry will be listed as 'IT' or is simply left blank).
City - The city in which your organization is located.
State - The state in which your organization is located.
Country Code - If you do not know your country's two digit code, find it on our list.
Private Key Size: - DigiCert requires 2048 bit private keys because 1024 bit keys are considered insecure.
Private Key Passphrase: - Not required. If entered, you will use this password again when importing your certificate.
- Click the Save button to save your CSR data. Next, click on the wheel icon to 'Generate Certificate Signing Request (CSR).' A new window will open.
You can now either click and drag the CSR file into the order process, as instructed, or drag that icon onto your desktop to upload at your convenience.
After you receive your SSL Certificate from DigiCert, you can install it.
See Mac OS X SSL Certificate Installation.
In addition to creating your Mac OSX Certificate Signing Request in the Graphical User Interface, advanced users may want to try working with Apache directly when creating their MAC OSX CSR.
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