Generate CSR in Plesk

You can generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Plesk for your SSL certificate application. By following the steps below, you will create a CSR that you can submit to your SSL certificate provider and prepare your domain for SSL certificate issuance.

 

How to generate a CSR in Plesk

1. Log in to Plesk.
2. Go to Websites & Domains.
3. Click the domain that you want to manage to see more options.
4. Open the Dashboard tab and locate the Security section.
5. Click SSL/TLS Certificates.
6. Under Download or remove existing certificate, select Manage.
7. Click Add SSL/TLS Certificate.
8. Complete the required fields:
    
   • Certificate name: Name your certificate to find it later
   • Bits: Select 2048 or as required by your SSL Certificate provider
   • Country: Select the country from the dropdown list
   • State or province: Enter the state or province
   • Location (city): Enter the city where your organization is located
   • Organization name (company): Enter your organization name (or your name for personal use)
   • Organization department or division name: Enter the department name (optional)
   • Domain name: Enter the fully qualified domain name (e.g., example.com or www.example.com)
   • Email: Enter a valid email address
       
9. Click Request.

 

How to retrieve and copy the CSR

After Plesk generates the CSR, you will need to copy it and provide it to your SSL certificate provider during the certificate request process.

1. Locate the certificate you just created in the certificate list.
2. Click the certificate name to open its details.
3. Scroll down until you find the CSR content.
4. Copy the entire CSR block, including the following lines:
   
   -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----  

 

The Private Key

When Plesk creates a CSR, it automatically creates the corresponding private key and stores it in your hosting account.

• Keep your private key secure at all times.
• Never share your private key with unauthorized users.
• Do not delete the private key, as you will need it when installing your SSL certificate.
• If the private key is lost or removed, you must generate a new CSR and request your SSL certificate to be reissued.