Generating a CSR on IIS 8.1 and 10

Author:Mikkel Haldorsen
Updated:May 19, 2025

To generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) for an SSL certificate using the provided instructions:

  1. Country/Region: Select "US" from the dropdown list.

  2. Common Name: Replace with your actual domain name, such as "esadax.com."

  3. Organization: Enter "Esadax, Inc." as the legal company name.

  4. Department: Use "Information Technology" or simply "Esadax" if no specific department is required.

  5. Cryptographic Service Provider: Set to Microsoft RSA SChannel Cryptographic Provider.

  6. Bit Length: Choose 2048 bits as the minimum requirement.

  7. File Name and Location:

    • Filename: Use a descriptive name like "Esadax_csr.csr."
    • Location: Browse to an existing folder or create one if necessary, using the … button for safety.
  8. Validation: Ensure all fields are filled correctly with alphanumeric characters only.

  9. Completion: Click Next to generate the CSR and open it with a text editor for SSL activation.