Follow these instructions to generate a CSR for your Web site. When you have completed this process, click the "close" button below to close this window and continue to the next step.
Start
the MKKF utility by typing mkkf at the command prompt. The system
displays a menu page.
*Note: The MKKF utility places the keyring file in the current directory
unless otherwise specified.
Select C to create a new key and certificate request. Type a password when prompted.
Warning: If you lose the password, you must purchase another certificate.
See the certificate replacement policy at the bottom of these instructions.
Select P to choose PKCS#10 certificate request format at the next menu.
Select
M to modify the certificate request fields at the next menu.
The following characters can not be accepted:
< > ~ ! @ # $ % ^ * / \ ( ) ?&.
Distinguished Name Field |
Explanation |
Example |
Country Name |
The two-letter ISO abbreviation for your country. |
US
= United States |
State or Province Name |
The state or province where your organization is located. Can not be abbreviated. |
Georgia |
City or Locality |
The city where your organization is located. |
Atlanta |
Organization Name |
The exact legal name of your organization. Do not abbreviate. |
GeoTrust Inc. |
Organizational Unit |
Optional for additional organizational information. |
Marketing |
Common Name (Server Host Name) |
The fully qualified domain name for your web server. You will get a certificate name check warning if this is not an exact match. |
If you intend to secure the URL https://secure.geotrust.com, then your CSR's server hostname must be secure.geotrust.com |
Server Admin.'s email address |
Your email address |
abc@geotrust.com |
Select R to create the key and certificate request after specifing all fields.
After
the key and certificate request are created,select X to exit from
MKKF utility. Save the changes to the key-ring file.
*Make a backup copy of your keyring file and store it in a safe place.
Submit your CSR to GeoTrust by clicking on <Continue>, you will be asked to complete the agreement and the enrollment form as well.
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