Create Certficate Signing Request (CSR)

Create a CSR with OpenSSL
Create a CSR on Windows Server and IIS (Internet Information Services)

Create a CSR with OpenSSL

Below is a guide on how to create a Private Key and a CSR (Certificate Signing Request).

1. Log in to the server via SSH (or a PC with OpenSSL installed).
2. Run the following command to generate a private key and CSR.

openssl req -out CSR.csr -new -newkey rsa:2048 -nodes -keyout PrivateKey.key        

(you can replace CSR.csr with <domainname>.csr and PrivateKey.key can be replaced with <domainname>.key)

3. In the command line, fill out the form. Example:

4. The CSR and private key files should now be created.
5. You can now use your newly created CSR when ordering an SSL certificate at https://my.servetheworld.net

Create a CSR on Windows Server and IIS (Internet Information Services)

1. Log in as Administrator on the Windows Server
2. Select Start, Run (or Windows key + R), enter inetmgr and run it.
3. Click the server name under Connections, then double-click Server Certificates

4. Under Actions, click Create Certificate Request
5. Fill out the form that appears in a new window and click Next

6. Select Microsoft RSA Schannel and a minimum of 2048 bits, then click Next
7. Specify the path to save the CSR, or click More options (three dots)

8. Choose a folder and enter the file name, e.g. the domain name, then click Open.
9. If you are satisfied with the file path, click Finish
10. Your CSR is now saved at the specified path and you can use the CSR to order/configure an SSL certificate at https://my.servetheworld.net