(DC) CSR: Using OpenSSL Command Line

(DC) CSR: Using OpenSSL Command Line

Description

The following file is a self-contained HTML file that will provide a small utility that allows you to create OpenSSL command line that will generate a certificate signing request and private key.

OpenSSL is usually installed by default on all Unix and Linux installations.  It also can be downloaded for most platforms. 
Check out the OpenSSL download link: Binaries

Instructions

Download the following file (click the button)

  1. Open the file with your web browser.  You should see the following:

  2. Fill out the fields with the required information.
    When you click in a field, the help text on the right will update with instructions and information.

  3. Press the GENERATE button. 
    The information section on the right will be replaced with a text field with the OpenSSL command and the parameters you provided. 

  4. Select all text in the text field on the right, and paste that into your favorite command line where the OpenSSL command can be executed.

  5. A CSR file and private key will automatically be generated.  Move those files into the appropriate locations and submit the CSR for processing.