Video Guide: How to Generate a CSR with WPGO

Author:Fraser Lennox
Updated:Apr 22, 2025

To generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) using WPGO, follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the CSR Form:

    • Enter your domain name, country code, email address, and other required details as prompted.
  2. Generate the CSR:

    • Click the "Generate" button to create the CSR.
  3. Save the Private Key:

    • Copy the entire content of the private key (between -----BEGIN RSA PRIVATE KEY----- and -----END RSA PRIVATE KEY-----).
  4. Download or Save the Private Key:

    • Save the private key as a text file, such as your_domain_name.txt.
  5. Use the CSR with Your SSL Provider:

    • Provide the generated CSR to your SSL provider for certificate issuance.
To generate a CSR and save the private key:

1. Navigate to WPGO settings or the SSL/TLS section in your WordPress admin.
2. Enter the required details (Domain, Country, Email, etc.) in the CSR form.
3. Click "Generate" to create the CSR.
4. Copy the entire private key from the browser and save it as `your_domain_name.txt`.

For help or additional resources, refer to the associated video guide.