How to Generate a CSR for cPanel 11.x
For cPanel systems (Paper Lantern Theme-Modern), generating a CSR is accomplished by the steps discussed in this article.
1. Log In
Log in to cPanel. Enter your Username/Password and click Log in.
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2. Navigate to cPanel Home
View your cPanel Home page.
Older versions such as X3 Theme-Classic may not look like the image above, but should still contain the same concept and category structure.
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3. Navigate to the SSL/TLS Manager
Navigate to the SSL/TLS Manager page by scrolling down to the Security section and select the SSL/TLS button.
You can also navigate to the SSL/TLS Manager page by utilizing the Search Feature at the top right of the cPanel home page and searching “SSL”.
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Your SSL/TLS Manager page will allow you to manage everything related to SSL/TLS configuration for cPanel.
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4. Select Generate View, Upload, or Delete SSL Certificate Signing Requests
Fill out the Request Form and click Create.
By default, cPanel will automatically generate the corresponding private key if “Generate a new 2,048 bit key” is selected as the Key option. If you already have a private key created that you wish to use, select the Key dropdown and select the appropriate option.
cPanel does not require a passphrase for your CSR, but does recommend inputting a description such as “CSR for http://www.domain.com 9/13/2016” that helps distinguish this CSR going forward.
To avoid common mistakes when filling out your CSR details, reference our Overview of Certificate Signing Request article.
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5. Upload Your CSR
Congratulations, you have created a CSR and automatically saved it in your user directory.
Click into the Encoded Certificate Signing Request text box that’s presented after generation, and copy all of the text including:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
And
-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
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After you have received your CSR, return to your 101domain account and upload your CSR or paste in your CSR code.