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title: How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request – CSR in cPanel
description: "Obtaining a certificate from a trusted SSL provider requires a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). CSR is also needed for generating self-signed SSL certificates. Follow this tutorial to generate a CSR. **1.** Log in to your cPanel account. **2.** In the…"
url: "https://www.aeserver.com/support/how-to-generate-a-certificate-signing-request-csr-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2025-01-05"
category: cPanel Control Panel
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# How to Generate a Certificate Signing Request – CSR in cPanel

Obtaining a certificate from a trusted SSL provider requires a Certificate Signing Request (CSR). CSR is also needed for generating self-signed SSL certificates. Follow this tutorial to generate a CSR.

**1.** Log in to your cPanel account.

**2.** In the **Security** section, click on **SSL/TLS**.

![](/img/ssl-tls-icon.gif)

**3.** Under Certificate Signing Request, click on **Generate, View or Delete CSR** Link.
![](/img/csr-select.gif)

**4.** Scroll down and enter the following details:

- **Domains:** Enter your domain name, such as www.example.com (domains with www cover both non-www and www domains)
- **City:** Your city name.
- **State:** Your state name.
- **Country:** Choose your country name from the drop-down menu.
- **Company:** Your Company name.
- **Company Division:** Name of your company division.
- **Email:** Enter your email address.
- **Passphrase:** Enter a passphrase (maximum 20 characters) and do not use special characters.

![](/img/csr-filling.gif)

**5.** Finally, click on **Generate**. Copy the generated CSR code and save it to your computer. You can use your CSR while purchasing an SSL or reissuing an SSL in the future.
![](/img/csr-generated.gif)