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CSR Generation Steps IIS 6
To generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), perform the following steps:
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Open the Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager on your server.
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Right-click on the server name and select "Properties."
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Click the "Directory Security" tab
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Under the "Secure communications" section, click on the "Server Certificate" button.
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Click on the "Next" button to start the certificate wizard.
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Select "Create a new certificate" and click "Next."
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Select the "Prepare the request now, but send it later" option, and click Next
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Enter the required information for the certificate request, such as the common name, organization name, and email address.
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Select the appropriate key size and signing algorithm for the certificate request.
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Select the location where you want to save the CSR file, and give it a name, then click "Next."
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Review the information for the certificate request and click "Finish."Submit the certificate request file to the certificate authority (CA) for signing.
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Submit the certificate request file to the certificate authority (CA) for signing.
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Once the certificate is signed, import the signed certificate and the CA's root certificate into the IIS server.
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Configure the Microsoft IIS6 server to use the new certificate by binding the certificate to the website and configure the SSL settings.
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Restart the Microsoft IIS6 server for the changes to take effect.
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Verify that the certificate is installed and working properly by visiting your website and checking the certificate information.