SSL
(Secure Socket Layer) is a protocol that enables a web browser and a
web server to communicate securely. Security is provided by:
- Authenticating the web server to the client using a digital certificate
- Encrypting all information sent
The SSL protocol requires that the web server should have a digital
certificate installed in order to make an SSL connection. All
hosting accounts include a free shared SSL certificate. If you would prefer to have your own SSL certificate, we can help you purchase and install a Thawte certificate automatically.
Please complete the following steps in order to purchase and install
a Thawte SSL Certificate. If you need to renew an existing certificate,
please go here.
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| SSL Server Certificate Details |
Buy New
Certificate |
Renew
Certificate |
| 1 YEAR |
2 YEAR |
1 YEAR |
2 YEAR |
| $199 USD |
$349 USD |
$159 USD |
$299 USD |
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| 128-bit SSL SuperCert Details |
Buy New
Certificate |
Renew
Certificate |
| 1 YEAR |
2 YEAR |
1 YEAR |
2 YEAR |
| $499 USD |
$849 USD |
$399 USD |
$749 USD |
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| STEP 1 : GENERATE CSR |
The first step in setting up your own SSL certificate is generating a CSR. To do this, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Login to your Site Manager (click here if you do not know how to login to your Site Manager).
- Click on the "Site Applications" from the top nav bar.
- Click on the "Ecommerce" section of the "Site Applications" menu.
- Click on the "OpenSSL" link from the "Ecommerce" section of "Site Applications".
IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking the
"OpenSSL" link from the "Ecommerce" section of "Site Applications" you
will be prompted to fill out your "Site Details" which will help
generate the CSR. DO NOT ABBREVIATE.
You need to use the full names in all of the required feilds. For
example, when it asks for your state, type the complete name, not the 2
letter abbreviation.
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| STEP 2 : ORDER CERTIFICATE |
After you have generated your CSR you are ready to order your SSL Certificate. You will need to click here to access the SSL Certificate order form. While filling out the order form it is very important that the CSR is entered in exactly as it was generated.
Please enter the following information when completing your forder form:
Web Server Software
RedHat Linux
Technical Contact
Full Name: WestHost Hostmaster
Job Title: Hostmaster
Telephone: 1-435-755-3433
E-Mail Address: thawte@westhost.com
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT ABBREVIATE.
You need to use the full names in all of the required fields. For
example, when it asks for your state, type the complete name, not the 2
letter abbreviation.
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| STEP 3 : APPROVAL & VERIFICATION |
Once
you've submitted your SSL certificate application and CSR you will need
to wait 24 to 72 hours for approval and verification. During this time
Thawte may request additional verification information about your
company in order to complete the application process (for example, you
may be required to fax your business license to Thawte). Once your
certificate application is approved you will receive confirmation from
Thawte via e-mail.
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| STEP 4 : CERTIFICATE INSTALLATION |
Once you have received your confirmation from Thawte, you will need to complete the following steps:
- Login to your Site Manager (click here if you do not know how to login to your Site Manager).
- Click on the "Site Management" from the top nav bar.
- Click "Login" from the "File Manager" portion of your screen.
- Navigate to /etc/httpd/conf/ssl.crt/. Rename the file server.crt to server_temp.crt
- Upload the certificate you purchased to the same directory as the file you renamed (/etc/httpd/conf/ssl.crt/).
- After
doing this, the VPS must be restarted - this is most easily
accomplished using the VPS Restart button in your Site Manager at
"SiteManagement > Site Parameters".
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Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this process you can contact us. |
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