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title: How do I generate a CSR in cPanel?
description: A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is the encoded text you provide when buying an SSL certificate. It contains your domain and organisation details and is created with a matching private key. This guide explains how to generate one in cPanel.…
url: "https://disoh.com/no/support/how-do-i-generate-a-csr-in-cpanel/"
updated: "2026-07-22"
category: Webhosting
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# How do I generate a CSR in cPanel?

A CSR (Certificate Signing Request) is the encoded text you provide when buying an SSL certificate. It contains your domain and organisation details and is created with a matching private key. This guide explains how to generate one in cPanel.

## When you need a CSR

You need a CSR when buying a paid or third-party SSL certificate. If you use Disoh's free AutoSSL, you do not need a CSR, as certificates are issued automatically.

## Generating the CSR

1. Log in to cPanel.
2. In the **Security** section, open **SSL/TLS**.
3. Click **Certificate Signing Requests (CSR)**.
4. Fill in your domain (common name), organisation, city, state, and country.
5. Click **Generate**.

## Using the CSR

- Copy the CSR text into your SSL provider's order form.
- cPanel keeps the matching private key; do not delete it.
- Once the certificate is issued, install it in cPanel.

## Filling in details correctly

Enter the domain exactly as you want it secured. Provide accurate organisation details, as some certificate authorities validate them. For a simple domain-validated certificate, the domain is the key field.

## Troubleshooting

- **Certificate rejected:** confirm the common name matches your domain.
- **Key missing at install:** use the key cPanel generated with this CSR.

## Need help?

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