How To Generate CSR in cPanel

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using cPanel for SSL certificate requests. 

 

Generate a CSR in cPanel 

Follow these steps to generate a CSR in cPanel: 

1. Log in to your 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 (e.g., example.com or www.example.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 your CSR 

After generating the CSR, you need to copy it for use during SSL certificate purchase. 

• 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 section, locate your CSR. 
4. Click on Edit. 

 

The private key 

The private key is automatically generated along with the CSR and 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.