Generate CSR in cPanel

This article explains how to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using cPanel. It outlines the steps required to create a CSR for SSL certificate issuance.

 

How to generate a CSR in cPanel

1. Log in to your Vodien cPanel.   
2. Go to Security section.   
3. Click on SSL/TLS.  
4. On the right side, click Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests.  
5. Enter the required details:   
   • Key: Select RSA, 2,048-bit.  
   • Domain: Enter the fully qualified domain name, for example, yourdomain.com.  
   • City:Enter the city where your organization is located.  
   • State: Enter the state or province.   
   • Country: Select the country from the dropdown list.   
   • Company: Enter your organization name (or your name for personal use).  
   • Company Division: Enter the department name (optional).   
   • Email: Enter a valid email address.   
   • Passphrase: Optional. Leave blank unless required.   
   • Description: Optional.  
6. Click Generate.

 

Copy the generated CSR

After generating the CSR, copy it for use when purchasing or issuing an SSL certificate. 

• Copy the Encoded version of your CSR.  

• Copy the entire CSR block, including:

  -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
  
  -----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

If you need to check your CSR and Private Key later, just follow these steps:   

1. In your cPanel, go to Security> SSL/TLS.  
2. Click Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests.  
3. In the Certificate Signing Requests on Server table, locate your CSR.  
4. Click on Edit. 

 

Generated private key 

The private key is generated automatically when you create the CSR and is stored in your cPanel account. 

• The private key must be kept secure and must not be shared with anyone.   
• Do not delete the private key, as it is required for SSL certificate installation.   
• If the private key is lost or removed, you must generate a new CSR and request reissuance of the SSL certificate.