How to generate CSRs in Siteworx
Learn how Nexcess clients on physical (non-cloud) servers can use SiteWorx to generate and view a CSR — also known as a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
In order to purchase an SSL Certificate, you must first create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) within SiteWorx. Follow the steps below:
- Log in to your SiteWorx account.
- If you do not know your password, click Forgot your password on the login page.
- From the SiteWorx main menu, click Hosting Features > Domains > SSL.
- Set up the private key: Click Setup Private Key.
- If you have an existing private key, copy and paste it into the corresponding field, then click Install.
- If you do not have a private key, click Generate.

- Click Setup CSR.
- In the Manage CSR section, enter your personal information, then click Generate
- To view your newly created CSR, click View CSR.
- Your CSR will appear. When copying the CSR for other purposes, such as SSL certificates, include the phrases –—-BEGIN CERTIFICATE REQUEST—– and —–END CERTIFICATE REQUEST—-
