How to implement certificate in IIS

How to implement certificate in IIS

Step 1

To setup web server certificate you will need to go into IIS.

Step 2

Under default web site, right click on it and select Properties.

Step 3

Another window will appear and then choose the Directory Security tab.

Step 4

In the secure communication section, click on Server Certificate. The certificate wizard will appear.

From here another window will appear as shown below:

Step 5

Click on Create new certificate.

Step 6

Use the default setting and click on Next to continue.

Step 7

It is essential to provide a name for the new certificate. For our case here it’s Compact. Click Next to continue.

Step 8

Then we will continue to provide the details required by the Certificate Server. The default location for is saved in c:\Certreq.txt.

Step 9

To request for your own certificate try http://localhost/certsrv and press Enter on your browser.

Step 10

Select Request a certificate and click Next to continue.

Step 11

Choose Advanced request and click Next.

Step 12

Select Submit a certificate request to this CA using a form and click Next to continue. User will need to wait for approval from administrator.

Step 13

To approve it, goto Start and select Programs after that choose Administrative Tools. Click on Certificate Authority

Under the pending request, user can choose to issue the certificate or deny it.