How to Generate a CSR for Microsoft IIS

The following instructions will guide you through the CSR generation process on Microsoft IIS web server.

Step 1 - Open Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager

• Click Start, Control Panel, System and Security, Administrative Tools, and then select Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

Step 2 - Select the server where you want to generate the certificate

• In the left Connections menu, select the server name (host) where you want to generate the request.

Step 3 -  Navigate to Server Certificates

• In the center menu, click the Server Certificates icon under the Security section near the bottom.

Step 4- Select Create a New Certificate

• In the right Actions menu, click Create Certificate Request.

Step 5 - Enter your CSR details

• In the Distinguished Name Properties window, enter in the required CSR details and then click Next.

Step 6 - Select a cryptographic service provider and bit length

• In the Cryptographic Service Provider Properties window, select Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider and Bit Length of 2048, then click Next.

Step 7 -  Save the CSR

• Click Browse to specify the location where you want to save the CSR as a “.txt” file and click Finish.