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first step in generating an SSL certificate is to create a Private Key. Start by reading the instructions in the "Private Keys (KEY)" section below.

Step 1: Private Keys (KEY)

1. Under the Security section, click on SSL/TLS Manager.
2. Click on the Generate, view, upload, or delete your private keys link.
3. When the page loads, scroll to the bottom and you will see the "Generate a New Key" section. Enter the domain for which you want to create an SSL Certificate in the "Host" text box. Or you can select the domain from the "Select a Domain" drop down menu.
4. Click on the Generate button.
5. Click on the Return to SSL Manager link.
6. When the page loads, click on the Go Back link. This will take you to the main "SSL/TLS Manager" page.
7. Continue with "Step 2" below.

Step 2: Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)

1. Click on the Generate, view, or delete SSL certificate signing requests link.
2. When the page loads, set the following:
3. Host - Select the domain name from the drop down menu.
4. Country - Enter your two-digit country code.
5. State - Enter the state’s full name. Do not abbreviate
6. City - Enter your city's name. Do not abbreviate.
7. Company - Enter your company's name.
8. Company Division - Enter your company's division.
9. Email - Enter your email address.
10. Pass Phrase - Enter any phrase you want to use for the pass phrase.
11. Click on the Generate button.
12. Click on the Go Back link.
13. Make a copy of the CSR. You will need to enter it into the appropriate field during the SSL Certificate purchase process.

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