Problem
Generate a CSR for IFactory Commerce Builder
Resolution
NOTE: A key length of 1024 bit is the default, but Thawte recommends the use of a 2048 bit key.
If the request is intended for an Extended Validation certificate or a certificate with a validity period beyond December 31, 2013, the 2048 bit key length will need to be selected.
To generate a CSR in IFactory Commerce Builder follow the instructions below:
- Select the HTTP server that you want to be secure.
- Select the SSL tab on the main screen.
- The next thing you need to do is name the secure server with the following information:
- Common Name: usually www.registered domain name.com
- E-Mail address: i.e. webmaster@registered domain name.com
- Organization: Company Name
- Organizational Unit: i.e. Research & Development
- State or Province: i.e. California
- Country: i.e. US
- Next you must generate the certificate request. Select the certificate request button and you will be prompted to enter the following information:
- Organization
- Organizational Unit
- Common Name
- Locality - usually being the city
- State
- Country
- Select the generate button after all the above information is entered and the server will take a minute or so to generate the request. You will get back a confirmation screen informing you that the certificate has been generated.
- Select the view certificate information button and click on the certificate request tab and there will be a CSR in the text area below the tabs. Select the copy button so that the request can be pasted into the request form.
You will now have a valid CSR which can be pasted into the Thawte request form.