To generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) for Internet Information Server version 7 (IIS7), it is recommended to utilize the Internet Services Manager and follow the steps outlined below:
How to Generating a CSR in IIS7
Step 1
- Click Start >> Administrative Tools.
- Start Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.
- Click Server Name >> double-click on the Server Certificates in the IIS section, located in the center menu.
- Choose the Actions menu (on the right) >> click on Create Certificate Request.
- The Request Certificate wizard will be opened. From here, you will need to enter the information required for the CSR code (details and example listed below):
Common Name: yourdomain.com
Organization: MyCompany Ltd
Organization Unit (eg, section): IT, Support, Sales etc.
City/ Locality Name: Los Angeles
State or Province Name (full name): California
Country Name (2 letter code): US
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Step 2
For Wildcard SSL certificates, the common name should be specified in the format: *.yourdomain.tld.
- Click Next once all fields are filled in completely.
- In the Cryptographic Service Provider Properties window:
- Leave Cryptographic Service provider default (“Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider”).
- Change the Bit Length to 2048.
In accordance with the Certificate Authority policy change, starting from December 20, 2010, SSL Certificates can be issued using CSR codes with 2048-bit and higher.
- Click Next.
- Specify a filename and location to save your CSR code (e.g. c:\certreq.txt).
- Click Finish.
That’s it!