{"id":191,"date":"2023-03-03T10:19:18","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T10:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certerassl.com\/kb\/?p=191"},"modified":"2024-10-16T09:32:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T09:32:32","slug":"how-to-install-ssl-certificate-on-microsoft-iis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/certera.com\/kb\/how-to-install-ssl-certificate-on-microsoft-iis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install SSL Certificate on Microsoft IIS?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Installing an SSL Certificate on Microsoft IIS is a simple process that can help you secure your website and protect customer information. This guide will walk you through installing an SSL Certificate on IIS, from purchasing and downloading the certificate to binding it to your web server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an SSL Certificate<\/a>, your website will become more secure, and your visitors will have confidence that their data is secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Prerequisites:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. A valid & verified SSL Certificate purchased<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Access to the server and administrative rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The latest version of IIS Manager installed on the server<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Knowledge of Windows Server 2008 or above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read:<\/strong> Follow this guide to generate CSR on Microsoft IIS Server<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SSL Installation Process for Microsoft IIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Install Root Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. To launch the Microsoft Management Console<\/strong>, click on Start <\/strong>and type MMC <\/strong>into the search bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. MMC Console window will appear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. To launch the Add\/Remove Snap-in<\/strong> window, press Ctrl + M<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Click on the Certificates <\/strong>and press the Add <\/strong>button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. A new window will appear, ask you to choose one of one account for which certificates snap-in will be managed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Select the option \u201cComputer account\u201d<\/strong>, and click the Next <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Now, Select Local Computer<\/strong> and click on the Finish <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. To access the Trusted Root Certificates<\/strong>, you must first locate it and expand <\/strong>its contents. Click on ‘Certificates’ <\/strong>folder to gain the further access.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. To add an SSL Certificate, open the actions menu<\/strong> and select “All tasks<\/strong>“.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Click on the \u201cImport<\/strong>\u201d file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Now you will be able to view a list of Certificates<\/strong>. You can download the valid certificate through the “Certificate Download<\/strong>” page. The steps below will help you install the files if it is not showing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n