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title: How do I generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) in DirectAdmin?
description: A CSR, or Certificate Signing Request, is a block of encoded text you provide when buying an SSL certificate from a certificate authority. It contains your domain and organisation details and is generated alongside a private key. This guide explains…
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updated: "2026-07-22"
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# How do I generate a CSR (Certificate Signing Request) in DirectAdmin?

A CSR, or Certificate Signing Request, is a block of encoded text you provide when buying an SSL certificate from a certificate authority. It contains your domain and organisation details and is generated alongside a private key. This guide explains how to create one in DirectAdmin.

## When you need a CSR

You need a CSR when purchasing a paid or third-party SSL certificate. If you are using Disoh's free Let's Encrypt certificates, you do not need a CSR, as those are issued automatically.

## Generating the CSR

1. Log in to DirectAdmin.
2. Open the **SSL Certificates** section for your domain.
3. Choose the option to **create a certificate request**.
4. Fill in the details: your domain (common name), organisation, city, state, and country.
5. Generate, and DirectAdmin creates the CSR and a matching private key.

## Using the CSR

- Copy the CSR text and paste it into your SSL provider's order form.
- Keep the private key safe and do not share it.
- Once the provider issues the certificate, install it in DirectAdmin.

## Filling in the details correctly

Enter your domain exactly as you want it secured, and provide accurate organisation details, since the certificate authority may validate them. For a simple domain-validated certificate, the domain is the most important field.

## Troubleshooting

- **Certificate rejected:** confirm the common name matches the domain you are securing.
- **Lost the private key:** generate a new CSR and key, and reissue the certificate.

## Need help?

If you are buying an SSL certificate and need help with the CSR, our support team can guide you over live chat.