Generate CSR or Renew Certificate - Internet Information Services (IIS) 7

Feb 19, 2024

Generate CSR or Renew Certificate - Internet Information Services (IIS) 7

Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) or Renewing a Certificate in Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 and IIS 8

Article Purpose: This article provides step-by-step instructions for generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) in Internet Information Services (IIS) 7 and 8. These instructions may also be used for renewing a certificate in IIS 7 and 8. If this is not the solution you are looking for, please search for your solution in the search bar above.

1. Open IIS .
2. Click Start.
3. Select Control Panel > Administrative Tools.
4. Start Internet Services Manager.
5. Click Server Name.
6. From the center menu double-click Server Certificates in the Security section.
   
7. Select the Actions menu from the right. Click Create Certificate Request.
   
8. The Request Certificate Wizard will appear. In the Distinguished Name Properties window enter information as prompted. Click Next.
   
9. In the Cryptographic Service Provider Properties window leave both settings at their defaults (Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider and 2048). Click Next.
   
10. Enter a file name and location to save your CSR to. You will need this CSR to enroll for your SSL Certificate.
    
11. Your CSR will now be saved to the location you selected in the file you named. When you request a certificate in the future you will need the information inside the file.