How to Generate a CSR in cPanel and WHM
To generate your CSR (Certificate Signing Request), you must access your WHM or cPanel account. Both platforms have slightly different ways to request certificates and generate CSRs. Learn how to generate a CSR in cPanel and WHM.
In this article, we will discuss:
CSR Generation in WHM
Follow the steps below:
- Log into WHM. From the homepage, click on the SSL/TLS tile.
- Alternatively, you can search for the SSL/TLS tile by typing it on the search field.
- Alternatively, you can search for the SSL/TLS tile by typing it on the search field.
- Next, click on the Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request option.
- You will then be asked to fill out the details required to generate a CSR.
Note: We advise using at least a 2048-bit key, the minimum for EV certificates.
- You must fill out all the required fields. For Wildcard certificates, the Common Name should be in the following format: *.mydomain.com. If you have a DV (Domain Validation) certificate, you do not have to specify the Company fields. You can type "NA" instead.
- Once you have completed the required fields, click the Create button.
- You will be presented with the following:
- CSR
- Private key
- Temporary self-signed certificate
- Copy and paste the contents of the CSR into the enrollment form when requested.
You have generated your CSR for WHM.
CSR Generation in cPanel
Follow these steps:
- Log into cPanel. Go to the Security section, then click the SSL/TLS option.
- Next, click the Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests link.
- Complete the required details.
Note: We advise using at least a 2048-bit key, the minimum for EV certificates.
- Click the Generate button. You will be shown the CSR and its associated information.
- Copy and paste the CSR into the enrollment form when requested.
You have generated your CSR for cPanel.
Review
Generate a Certificate Signing Request in WHM or cPanel. First, log in to your account to access the Security or SSL/TLS section, then generate your CSR from there. The steps are easy. Once you have what you need, you can use your CSR to install your SSL certificate.