Knowledge Base

SSL Certificate Installation on Microsoft IIS 10

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Installing an SSL Certificate

1. Launch Internet Information Services Manager


2. Select the Server Certificates option from the menu icons

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3. Once the Server Certificates page is open, select Complete Certificate Request

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4. The next step will require input for 3 fields in Specify Certificate Authority Response

File name containing the certification authority’s response - Ensure the file system directs to the certificate file
Friendly Name - This will assist in locating specific certificates when required, e.g. a specific domain name
Select a certificate store for the new certificate - Do NOT adjust unless authorised

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5. Select OK to import the certificate


6. The new certificate should appear in the list located on Server Certificates

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7. To SSL certificate can now be assigned to a website by binding to a secure port. Open the Sites sub-folder located in the Connections panel on the left, then select the site.


8. In the Actions tab click on Bindings

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9. A Site Bindings window will appear. Select Add

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10. The next phase of the process will require the following fields to be modified:

Type - select "https" as the option
IP Address - choose the IP address or keep as "All Unassigned"
Port - the default is 443, specify port number for a secure connection
SSL Certificate - select the corresponding certificate, which is identified by its friendly name

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11. Once the fields are modified and saved, select OK to complete the binding process. This will enable the new certificate to appear in Site Bindings

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The SSL certificate should now be installed and the website can be accessed securely through a HTTPS connection