3. Generate a private key and Certificate Signing Request (CSR). Save these files to a secure
location on your computer. Some Certificate Authorities may offer to generate these for
you. If not, then they will require the CSR and private key you generated.
NOTE:
This is the private key file you will need later. If the file saved has a .txt extension,
make a copy and change the extension to .PEM.
TIP:
If your CA generates your private key and CSR, save a copy of both. For your security,
the CA will not keep a record of either the CSR or private key. If you fail to save them
you will have to generate new ones and this will take additional time.
4. Provide proof that you control the domain. Often additional instructions are received in an
email from the CA.
5. Receive the certificate from the CA. This may take two or more business days. Save this file
to a secure location on your computer.
6. Verify that the key file is in .PEM format. The contents of a valid .PEM formatted key will
look similar to the following when viewed as a text file. The ----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE
KEY----- header and -----END RSA PRIVATE KEY----- footer indicate that the
key was generated in the correct format.
7. Verify that the certificate file is in .PEM format. The contents of a valid .PEM formatted
certificate will look similar to the following when viewed as a text file. The ----BEGIN
CERTIFICATE----- header and -----END CERTIFICATE----- footer indicate that
the key was generated in the correct format.
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