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How to import SSL certificates in your Nexcess Client Portal

Learn how to use your Nexcess Client Portal to import your previously purchased SSL certificates.
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Prerequisites

You will need your my.nexcess.net login credentials. If you cannot locate them, click Forgot Password? on the login page.

A previously purchased SSL certificate and all associated information: private key, certificate, and (if applicable) chain certificate. If you have yet to purchase a SSL certificate, instead see the How existing customers order SSL certificates in the Nexcess Client Portal article.

Step by step instructions

Be aware that this method is intended as a way to store SSL certificates for later use. If you wish to install a previously purchased SSL certificate onto an active service, see How to install SSL certificates in your Nexcess Cloud if you are a cloud client), or How to install SSL certificates in SiteWorx (if you are a non-cloud client on a physical server).

  1. Log in to my.nexcess.net.
  2. Click SSL:
  3. Click Import Certificate:
  4. Fill all necessary fields, then click Import:
  5. If successful, your imported SSL certificate will be shown a type of “IMPORTED” and a Status of “Ready to Use.”

You may view the certificate and private key at any time by selecting the menu toggle, followed by View.

To install this certificate, be prepared to copy and paste this information, and see How to install SSL certificates in your Nexcess Cloud (if you are a cloud client), or How to install SSL certificates in SiteWorx (if you are a non-cloud client on a physical server).

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