This page creates a new key pair and certificate signing request (CSR). This
request is stored in a key database. Fill in the following fields to create
a public-private key pair and CSR:
- Key Label is the name (label) that identifies the key and certificate
in the database. An example Key Label is my self-signed certificate.
- Key Version is the version of the key to use. The default key version
is X509V3.
- Key Size is selected from the pull down menu.
- Common Name is the fully qualified name of the server, for example,
www.myserver.com
.
- Organization is the name of your organization, for example, My
Company Name.
- Organizational Unit is your department within the company. This is
an optional field.
- Locality is the city name, division of the company, or any other
significant identifying location. This is an optional field.
- State/Province is an optional field.
- Zip Code or postal code. This is an optional field.
- Country is your ISO format two character country code.
All fields are limited to 64 characters except the Country field (two characters)
and Zip code (sixteen characters).
Submit creates the new key pair and certificate signing request. An
encrypted text of your CSR is displayed. Save this information because you need
to forward the exact data to a CA in order to purchase your signed SSL certificate.
Reset clears all text boxes.
Cancel returns you to the Secure Socket Layer Main Page without creating
a new key pair or CSR.