How to Generate a CSR for Web Host Manager (WHM)

1. Log in to WHM

This can typically be accessed by going to https://domain.com:2087.

You may encounter the error message “Your connection is not private” or something similar when attempting to visit your WHM login page. This is caused due to your login page using a self-signed certificate by default. Please disregard this and proceed past the error message.

Enter your Username/Password and click Log in.

2. Navigate to the SSL/TLS Manager

View your WHM Home page.

3. Select SSL/TLS

Click the SSL/TLS button.

4. Select Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request

In your SSL/TLS Manager page, click Generate an SSL Certificate and Signing Request.

5. Fill Out the Request Form and Click Create

We do not recommend sending the private key via email over an insecure channel.

By default, WHM will automatically generate the corresponding private key if “2,048 bits (Recommended)” is selected as the Key Size. If you already have a private key created that you wish to use, select the Key Size dropdown and select the appropriate option.

To avoid common mistakes when filling out your CSR details, reference our Overview of Certificate Signing Request knowledge base article.

6. Upload the CSR

Congratulations, you have created a CSR and automatically saved it in your user directory.

Click into the Signing Request text box that’s presented after generation, and copy all if the text including:

CODE

-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----
And
-----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----

After you have received your CSR, return to your 101domain account and upload your CSR or paste in your CSR code.