Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Requirements
3. Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel
4. Step 2: Navigating to Security Settings
5. Step 3: Generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
6. Step 4: Configuring CSR Details
7. Step 5: Downloading Your CSR Files
8. Step 6: Using Your CSR Code
9. Important Notes

Introduction

Securing your Synology NAS with an SSL certificate is essential for encrypting data and establishing secure connections. This guide will help you generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using esadax.com's Domain & CSR setup, enabling you to obtain an SSL certificate.

Requirements

• Synology NAS: Running with the latest DSM version.
• Administrator Access: To log in to your NAS's control panel.
• Domain Name: Registered with esadax.com.
• SSL Certificate: From a trusted provider like esadax.com.

Step 1: Accessing the Control Panel

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1. Open your web browser and navigate to your Synology NAS's web interface (http://nas.yourdomain.com).
2. Enter your administrator credentials to access the control panel.

Step 2: Navigating to Security Settings

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1. After logging in, click on the Control Panel menu at the top.
2. Select Security from the left-hand menu options.

Step 3: Generating a CSR

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1. In the Security section, click on the Certificate tab.
2. Click on CSR, then choose Create certificate signing request (CSR) and click Next.

Step 4: Configuring CSR Details

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1. On the next screen, use the provided example to fill in your CSR details accurately.
2. After filling in the information, click Next to proceed.

Step 5: Downloading Your CSR Files

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1. Click Download to save the zipped folder containing your .csr and .key files on your computer.
2. Unzip the downloaded archive to access both files.

Step 6: Using Your CSR Code

1. Open the .csr file with a text editor like Notepad.
2. Copy the entire content between -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST----- and -----END CERTIFICATE REQUEST-----.

Important Notes:

• Private Key Safety: Keep your private key (.key) secure. Losing it can prevent SSL installation.
• Matching Keys: Ensure the private key matches the downloaded .csr file for a successful SSL setup.